What is DNSSEC and why is it important for Cloudflare?

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What is DNSSEC and why is it important for Cloudflare?
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DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) is a cryptographic protocol that adds a layer of security to DNS records. It verifies the authenticity of DNS responses, ensuring that they haven't been altered in transit. Cloudflare uses DNSSEC to protect against DNS spoofing and other attacks.