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AUTHENTICATED NAME RESOLUTION

  • US 20130085914A1
  • Filed: 10/03/2011
  • Published: 04/04/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/03/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for authenticating a DNS request, comprising:

  • receiving at an authenticating server a DNS resolution request including authentication information;

    validating, on the authenticating server, the authentication information;

    determining, by the authenticating server, a DNS action based on the validation of the authentication information, wherein the DNS action comprises at least one of;

    sending a response message with an individualized IP address, network layer identifier, or service location identifier;

    delaying sending a response message;

    sending a response message with an IP address corresponding to a website address containing authentication instructions;

    or sending a response message with an IP address corresponding to a website configured to mimic the website of the requested address; and

    executing, on the authenticating server, the DNS action.

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