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Published research software for RFC-compliant domain security analysis

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Balboa, C. J. (2026). DNS Tool: Domain Security Audit Platform (Version 26.35.34) [Computer software]. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18854899

Identifiers

Concept DOI
10.5281/zenodo.18854899
Latest DOI
10.5281/zenodo.18854899
ORCID
0009-0000-5237-9065

Software Metadata

Version
26.35.34
Author
Carey James Balboa
Date
2026-03-09
License
BUSL-1.1

Confidence Engines

ICAE
129
deterministic test cases
102 analysis · 27 collection
ICuAE
29
currency assurance tests
5 timeliness dimensions
Authorities
59
RFC/standards citations
9 protocols covered
Five-tier maturity model: Development → Verified → Consistent → Gold → Gold Master

Research Documents

Methodology
DNS Tool: Confidence-Scored Analysis of Domain Security Infrastructure
Primary methodology — ICAE/ICuAE confidence framework, multi-resolver consensus, RFC-grounded analysis engines.
Companion
Philosophical Foundations for Security Analysis Communication
Aristotelian rhetoric, Socratic verification, scotopic interface design, and narrative architecture.

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