Burkina Faso officially launched the Domain Name System Security Extensions DNSSEC for its national domain ".bf," marking a significant advancement in the country's cybersecurity infrastructure. The launch ceremony took place at the Hotel Bravia in Ouagadougou, attracting leading figures in domain names and cybersecurity from Burkina Faso and abroad. The initiative is expected to make the ".bf" domain safer, more reliable, and more trustworthy for internet users.
DNSSEC is a technology that adds digital signatures to domain name system information, ensuring the authenticity and integrity of DNS data. Its implementation guarantees that users visiting websites ending with ".bf" are directed to legitimate sites rather than malicious imitations. This protection helps prevent attacks such as traffic hijacking or falsification of domain information, enhancing overall online security for Burkinabe internet users.
The project was supported by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ICANN through its Coalition for Digital Africa CDA initiative. Burkina Faso benefited from the CDA's "DNSSEC Roadshow" program, which provided technical support and specialized training for local engineers. Under the supervision of technical expert Alain Aina, the ".bf" domain is now fully signed and globally trusted, placing Burkina Faso among African countries that have strengthened their domestic domain security.
