John Todd of Quad9

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy sits down with John Todd, General Manager of Quad9, for a deep dive into the critical role of DNS in cybersecurity. They discuss how DNS has evolved, the increasing risks of DNS interception, encryption standards, and the challenges of maintaining a private, secure, and censorship-resistant Internet. John shares insights into recursive DNS as a cybersecurity tool, the political and regulatory pressures on DNS providers, and why DNS-based censorship is a growing concern worldwide. Plus, they explore the role of Quad9 in protecting user privacy, the importance of trust in Internet infrastructure, and how governments and corporations are influencing DNS operations. Tune in to understand why DNS security is more critical than ever and what the future of DNS might look like.About John ToddJohn Todd is the General Manager for Quad9. He has been involved in internet infrastructure, networking operations, and DNS-related roles for 35 years as an engineer, manager, and IP enthusiast.Quad9 Website - https://quad9.net/DNS Haiku - https://www.cyberciti.biz/humour/a-haiku-about-dns/