From nanog-bounces+bonomi=mail.r-bonomi.com@nanog.org Wed Jul 15 16:52:59 2009 Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:52:44 -0700 Subject: The actual value, from a security standpoint, of using a proxy domain registrar? From: Mike Lyon <mike.lyon@gmail.com> To: NANOG <nanog@nanog.org>

Howdy,

I am curious what others in the industry think on this topic. When one registers a domain they can put in their real information or they can use a proxy, like Go-Daddy's Domains By Proxy.

Now, personally, I would prefer just to get a PO Box and put that address on my domain info instead of doing a proxy. I could also put down a phone number in the registration that just goes to my general business phone line which is just a DVR.

So the question I have is this: What actual security are these proxy companies providing to the end-user? My company website has my real address, my real phone number, exec bio's and pictures of them yet upper management (and our marketing company) think using a proxy is a good thing.

What's the difference between using a proxy vs using a PO Box except that a PO Box is cheaper?

I'd just like to get thoughts from others to see what the general feeling is on this topic.

Cheers, Mike