SSL & DNS Security

5 Common DNS Misconfigurations (and How to Fix Them)

A tactical checklist of high-impact DNS mistakes with quick fixes.

Published 02 Oct 2025

  1. Stale A/AAAA records after migrations → lower TTLs during moves, then update.
  2. Broken delegation (NS mismatch) → align registrar and zone.
  3. Missing glue for vanity NS → add glue at the registry.
  4. Reverse DNS missing on mail IPs → add PTR to match HELO.
  5. SPF lookup limits → consolidate includes; use sub‑domains.

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