

Machines don't understand human readable domain names, e However, the industry has sufficiently warmed up to DoQ to start implementing it already, because it is much superior to the existing try-and-trusted protocols.Without going into technicalities right from the get-go, let's say that DoQ, thanks to it being a relatively new kid on the block, is far better equipped to meet the challenges of the digital age.Whereas previous transport layer network protocols did a stellar job of transmitting data in near-perfect conditions of stable broadband connection, they came up short once you ushered into the wilderness of 4G, LTE, and mobile data.DNSBefore we delve into the intricacies of QUIC, and, consequently, DoQ, let's brush up on our knowledge on how the internet works, starting with DNS.ĭNS (opens in new tab) or the Domain Name System is the "address book" or the dictionary of the internet. It did so without much fanfare, but it is an occasion worth celebrating.About the authorAndrey Meshkov is co-founder and CTO of Adguard (opens in new tab).(Image credit: Adguard)In mid-May, DoQ was published as an RFC (Request for Comments, a document that describes online protocols, methods, programs, or research applicable to the Internet), was assigned the number 9250 and since then has been treated as a proposed standard.The protocol has been five years in the making, and it won't become a full-fledged Internet standard overnight. DNS over QUIC becomes proposed standard Why it is good news for your privacy TechRadarĭNS-over-QUIC becomes proposed standard Why it is good news for your privacy TechRadar Skip to main content TechRadar is supported by its audience.When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here's why you can trust us.DNS-over-QUIC becomes proposed standard Why it is good news for your privacy By Andrey Meshkov published 1 July 2022 Better equipped to meet the challenges of the digital age (Image credit: Shutterstock) DNS-over-QUIC, abbreviated as DoQ, became a proposed standard last month.
