DNS over HTTPS is a protocol for performing remote Domain Name System resolution via the HTTPS protocol.
RFC(s): RFC 8484
OSI layer: Application Layer
Purpose: encapsulate DNS in HTTPS for privacy and security
Introduced: October 2018; 2 years ago
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The Benefits of DNS Over
HTTPS Because DNS over HTTPS essentially encrypts the website connection requests for users using the Firefox browser, it lends itself to helping to increase security for your organization without hamstringing your IT security team's abilities to monitor website network traffic.