Enrique Somoza
Director of Product Management - DNS

With over a decade of experience in product management, cloud operations, and software development, I am dedicated to developing digital innovations that are customer-centric and data-driven. As the Technical Director of Product Management at UltraDNS, I lead the lifecycle of our authoritative DNS service. My passion for solving real-world problems through product innovation drives me to provide significant value to our users.

Articles by Enrique Somoza

March 12, 2025

Top 8 Ways to Optimize Your DNS Using Advanced Traffic Management

Optimize DNS performance with advanced traffic management. Improve speed, reliability, and security with techniques like load balancing, caching, and failover.
March 4, 2025

How DNS-based Domain Control Validation Simplifies TLS Certificate Management

DNS-based Domain Control Validation (DCV) streamlines TLS certificate management by automating validation, reducing errors, and ensuring secure, efficient renewals.
February 26, 2025

Understanding Domain Control Validation (DCV) and Its Importance

Understand Domain Control Validation (DCV) & its role in securing websites. Learn DCV methods—Email, DNS, HTTP—and how businesses can streamline validation.
February 11, 2025

How to Prepare for the Reduction in Certificate Lifespans

Prepare for shorter TLS certificate lifespans with automation, using DNS records for faster validation, streamlined renewals, and enhanced security management.
February 6, 2025

Using DNS for Domain Validation and Certificate Management

Enhance certificate management with DNS automation. Secure your domains, streamline validation, and prevent outages with efficient SSL/TLS workflows.
February 4, 2025

Should Large Enterprises Self-host Their Authoritative DNS?

Discover the pros & cons of self-hosted DNS servers for large enterprises. Learn why many are shifting from DIY DNS to managed Authoritative DNS solutions.
January 7, 2025

What Is DNS and How Does it Work?

Learn what DNS is and how it works with our comprehensive guide to the Domain Name System. Discover its functions, hierarchy, and importance for the internet.
December 4, 2024

UltraDNS: Proven DNS Features That Keep Your Online Presence Secure and Efficient

Discover the top DNS features and benefits, including security, zone transfers, and traffic steering, to enhance your online presence with UltraDNS.
October 10, 2024

UltraDNS, UltraDNS TLD, and UltraDDR Now Fully Covered by RPKI ROAs

Vercara integrates RPKI to enhance DNS security, improve routing reliability, and reduce risks of misconfigurations, ensuring a secure and efficient online experience.
October 1, 2024

Understanding DNS Requirements for a Reliable and Secure Infrastructure 

Learn key DNS security best practices, including redundancy, DNSSEC, traffic steering, and zone transfers, to ensure seamless, secure, and efficient DNS management.
September 3, 2024

SVCB and HTTPS DNS Records: The Future of Service Discovery and Connection Establishment

SVCB and HTTPS DNS records are set to transform service discovery and secure connection establishment, offering enhanced performance and scalability for modern networks.
August 22, 2024

DNS Security for Compliance

Enhance DNS security for compliance. Vercara's DNS solutions help protect against cyber threats, ensuring secure, reliable infrastructure to meet compliance standards.
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