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Romanian Journal of Information Technology and Automatic Control / Vol. 34, No. 1, 2024
The impact of internet domain name status on their reputation
Dragoș SMADA, Mihail DUMITRACHE, Carmen-Ionela ROTUNĂ, Cristian-Alexandru GHEORGHIȚĂ
Internet domain name reputation refers to the assessment of the credibility, security and reliability of a domain based on its behavior and historical characteristics. This involves looking at factors that influence perceived quality, security and associated risks to determine a domain's reputation. Top Level Domains (TLDs) are the highest level in the domain name system hierarchy. Domain reputation impacts search engine rankings, user experience, and online security. TLD Domain Registry, Organizations and individuals need automated domain reputation monitoring systems for security reasons, especially when using personal data, to protect users and maintain a positive online presence. The main objectives of this study include the identification of DNS parameters relevant for establishing reputation and the analysis of the impact of a domain's statuses on reputation using the data set owned by the .ro Domain Registry.
Keywords:
DNS, Internet Domain, Registry, DNSSEC, Domain Reputation, TLD.
CITE THIS PAPER AS:
Dragoș SMADA,
Mihail DUMITRACHE,
Carmen-Ionela ROTUNĂ,
Cristian-Alexandru GHEORGHIȚĂ,
"The impact of internet domain name status on their reputation",
Romanian Journal of Information Technology and Automatic Control,
ISSN 1220-1758,
vol. 34(1),
pp. 31-44,
2024.
https://doi.org/10.33436/v34i1y202404