Internet's Core DNS Security Key Rollover Scheduled for October 2026

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Published: 2026-10-11
Category: technology
Source: Cloudflare Blog
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The DNS root's Key-Signing Key (KSK) is scheduled for its second rollover on October 11, 2026. This update is vital for DNSSEC, which uses cryptographic signatures to authenticate DNS responses, ensuring the internet's chain of trust. Resolvers must adopt the new KSK-2024 key before the switch to prevent widespread website access issues.

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