Domain Names Security : How safe is yours?
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The security of domain name registrations is an increasing concern for domain name registrants and registrars.However, there are steps you can take to increase the security of your domain name registrations.
Domain Name Security is often neglected by most organizations. In fact a large number of hacking attempts do not really need to happen at the Web Server level. Most hackers can fairly disrupt your business by simply hijacking your Domain Name. Most Registrars assign paramount importance to Domain Security. Its important you chose the RIGHT Registrar and who has implemented several security measures and safety locks to prevent your Domain Name from getting Hijacked or taken over.
There are basically TWO basic options offered by Registrars :
Password based Security:
All Domain Names have a password based security. All Domain Names belonging to a particular Customer can only be modified through the right Username and Password combination of that customer.
Domain LOCK - this is a MUST have for all due to the recently announced TRANSFER Policy by ICANN (Visit : http://www.icann.org/transfers/policy-12jul04.htm)
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