Resources - Vercara (Formerly Neustar Security Services)

March 4, 2025

How DNS-based Domain Control Validation Simplifies TLS Certificate Management

DNS-based Domain Control Validation (DCV) streamlines TLS certificate management by automating validation, reducing errors, and ensuring secure, efficient renewals.

February 26, 2025

Understanding Domain Control Validation (DCV) and Its Importance

Understand Domain Control Validation (DCV) & its role in securing websites. Learn DCV methods—Email, DNS, HTTP—and how businesses can streamline validation.

February 24, 2025

Annual DDoS Report 2024 Trends And Insights

Discover the 2024 DDoS Report: record attacks, evolving trends, and how Vercara UltraDDoS Protect secures your digital infrastructure.

February 24, 2025

UltraDDoS Protect Annual Distributed Denial-of-Service Analysis January – December 2024

Explore the 2024 UltraDDoS Protect report: 270,405 DDoS attacks, record surges, and rising carpet bombing trends reveal evolving cyber threats.

February 20, 2025

How to Stop Phishing Attacks with Protective DNS

Protect your business from phishing attacks with Protective DNS. Learn how this technology blocks malicious sites, preventing data breaches and cyber threats.

February 18, 2025

Vercara WAF Analysis Report

In January 2025, UltraWAF processed 713M requests, with 16.29% malicious traffic. Cookie threats led at 46.39%, and WAF violations surged 128.93%, exposing new risks.

February 18, 2025

Infrastructure Trends and Traffic Insights

Vercara’s infrastructure report covers DDoS, DNS, and WAF threats. In January 2025, UltraDDoS Protect blocked 4,982 attacks, UltraDNS processed 4.18T queries, and UltraWAF handled 713M web requests. Discover how UltraDNS, UltraDDoS Protect, and UltraWAF secure critical infrastructure domains.

February 12, 2025

Vercara DNS Analysis Report

In January 2025, Vercara’s UltraDNS processed 4.18T queries, with 18% AAAA requests signaling IPv6 growth, while DNSSEC adoption rose 127% for stronger security.

February 12, 2025

Vercara DDoS Analysis Report

In January 2025, Vercara mitigated 4,982 DDoS attacks, a 60% rise from December, with the largest at 431 Gbps. Carpet bombing tactics targeted CSPs and financial services.

February 11, 2025

How to Prepare for the Reduction in Certificate Lifespans

Prepare for shorter TLS certificate lifespans with automation, using DNS records for faster validation, streamlined renewals, and enhanced security management.

February 6, 2025

Using DNS for Domain Validation and Certificate Management

Enhance certificate management with DNS automation. Secure your domains, streamline validation, and prevent outages with efficient SSL/TLS workflows.

February 4, 2025

Should Large Enterprises Self-host Their Authoritative DNS?

Discover the pros & cons of self-hosted DNS servers for large enterprises. Learn why many are shifting from DIY DNS to managed Authoritative DNS solutions.

January 28, 2025

WAAP vs. WAF: How WAF and WAAP Complement Each Other in Cyber Defense

Learn the differences between WAF vs WAAP and how they secure APIs, protect against bots, and defend web apps from advanced cyber threats effectively.

January 23, 2025

Web Security Explained: Key Considerations for Securing Your Digital Infrastructure with a Web Application Firewall

Protect your web applications with a WAF. Learn why attackers target them, how WAFs work, and key features to secure your digital infrastructure.

January 21, 2025

Cybersecurity Insights from 2024: Key Trends and Strategies to Secure 2025

Explore 2024's top cybersecurity trends: hacktivism, AI-powered threats, IPv6 growth, and advanced DDoS attacks. Learn strategies to secure 2025 effectively.

January 15, 2025

Infrastructure Trends and Traffic Insights – December 2024

In December 2024, Vercara's UltraWAF processed 580M requests with 18.47% malicious traffic, UltraDNS saw 4.2T queries, and UltraDDoS mitigated 3,102 attacks. Key trends include a rise in mega DDoS attacks, IPv6 adoption, and bot traffic reduction.

January 10, 2025

Vercara DDoS Analysis Report – December 2024

In December 2024, Vercara mitigated 3,102 DDoS attacks, preventing 1,137 hours of downtime. Mega attacks rose 75%, with a surge in packet volume tactics.

January 10, 2025

Vercara DNS Analysis Report – December 2024

In December 2024, Vercara processed 4.20 trillion DNS queries, marking a 1.49% increase. IPv6 adoption rose, while DDoS attacks surged by 190.74%.