Lookout. has filed a patent for methods and systems enhancing security for domain name resolution and browsing. The technology involves transmitting authentication information and domain names to a server, evaluating classification data against client device policies, and providing or denying access to IP addresses based on the evaluation. GlobalData’s report on Lookout gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Improved security for domain name resolution and browsing
The patent application (Publication Number: US20230421531A1) describes a method and system for secure domain name resolution (DNS) services. The method involves receiving a DNS query with authentication information from a client device by a first security component on a server. The first security component then determines if a second security component on a first device is authorized to access the domain resolution service. If authorized, the first security component resolves the domain name, retrieves classification data, evaluates it against a policy associated with the client device, and sends a DNS response based on the evaluation results. The system includes a server with instructions to perform these actions, ensuring secure DNS resolution.
Furthermore, the patent application details the inclusion of authentication information in the DNS query, the evaluation of classification data against policies, and the use of extended domain name system (EDNS) options for communication. The method and system allow for secure access control to IP addresses based on client device policies, preventing unauthorized access. The computer-readable medium containing instructions for the server to execute these actions emphasizes the importance of secure DNS resolution in protecting client devices from accessing unauthorized IP addresses. Overall, the patent application presents a comprehensive approach to secure DNS resolution services, enhancing network security and access control mechanisms.
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