Divesting a Dot Brand: Good for a Company’s Brand?
Dot brands should understand that they themselves hold the true value of their Top Level Domain (TLD). When companies sell their rights to a TLD, they give up all control over the space.
Dot Brand Insights: What’s Trending & Domain Names for Social Media Channels
The CSC® Dot Brand Insights Report examines dot brand activity in the industry at large. The report looks at the industries using .brands the most—with a lot of activity in the financial, media, construction, and automotive industries. We’re finding that
With Symantec Certs Untrusted by Google and Others, Make Sure Your Domain is Secure
Why are SSL certificates such a big deal? Digital certificates, or secure sockets layer (SSL) certificates encrypt internet data traffic and verify the owner of a domain name for security purposes, ensuring all data exchanged stays private. Internet users notice
Domain Security, Part 3: Preventing Unauthorized Access and Modifications
This is the final installment of a three-part blog series where CSC® explores how the WHOIS database has become a window into the security set up of an organization due to the ever-increasing threats of cyber crime. Click here to
Domain Security, Part 2: You’re Only as Secure as Your Provider
This is the second installment of a three-part blog series where CSC® explores how the WHOIS database has become a window into the security set up of an organization due to the ever-increasing threats of cyber crime. Click here to
Domain Security, Part 1: Do You Know Who’s in Your WHOIS?
Most people responsible for managing domain name portfolios don’t give the WHOIS much thought. However, there is much more to consider beyond ensuring that domains are registered to a valid legal entity. “Every year, millions of individuals, businesses, organizations, and
LIVE WEBINAR: What You Need to Know About Online Marketplaces in Asia
What You Need to Know About Online Marketplaces in Asia: New Trends and Emerging Marketplaces What are the key digital challenges your brand will face in online marketplaces in Asia? China’s online retail market is predicted to be worth $672 billion by
Chrome marks HTTP sites as not secure
The new year came with new security updates to the Google® ChromeTM browser (Chrome 56). Beginning January 2017, Chrome 56 marks HTTP pages as not secure in an attempt to make the Internet more secure, while alerting users to security
Q3 2016: How Cyber Attacks are Unfolding Online
Distributed Denial of Services (DDoS) attacks continue to be complex and unpredictable, making them more challenging for companies to mitigate. In Q3 2016, our partner, Verisign®—a global leader in network infrastructure who manages two of the Internet’s 13 root servers—observed
Cyber Monday Shopping Surge: SSLs and Online Sales
The holiday season from November to December corresponds with the largest shopping season of the year. Starting on Black Friday—November 25, 2016—and gaining momentum on Cyber Monday—November 28—the biggest online shopping day in the U.S.—the opportunity for cyber crime will