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Resolver

A DNS component that takes a domain query and finds the answer, recursively asking authoritative servers if needed. Resolvers are a foundational piece of DNS and a key place to monitor for malicious activity.

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Domain Name System

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The distributed naming system that maps domain names and other typed records through resolvers and authoritative servers, with security depending on the queried data and transport.

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