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How to Audit DNS Security with Claude

Audit DNS security with Claude and ToolRouter. Find misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.

Claude turns DNS investigation into a deep, conversational security review where each finding leads naturally to the next check. Ask Claude to look up your records, chain that into an SSL verification, cross-reference with email authentication settings, and explain the security implications of every configuration detail it finds. Its analytical reasoning makes it ideal for thorough domain audits where understanding the "why" behind each record matters as much as seeing the data.

Connect ToolRouter to Claude

1Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector

2Enter the details below and click Add

Name

ToolRouter

URL

https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp

3Done — works on Claude chat, desktop, and mobile

Steps

Once connected (see setup above), use the DNS Domain tool:

Ask Claude: "Audit the DNS security for example.com using dns-domain -- check for misconfigurations and vulnerabilities"
Claude checks DNS records and SSL certificates, flagging issues
Address any security findings Claude identifies

Example Prompt

Try this with Claude using the DNS Domain tool

Run a DNS security audit on example.com. Check for missing SPF records, dangling CNAMEs, SSL issues, and any other security concerns.

Tips

Ask Claude to prioritize findings by severity
Run audits regularly as part of your security review process
Check subdomains too -- they often have stale or insecure configurations

More Claude Guides

How to Look Up DNS Records with Claude How to Check DNS Propagation with Claude How to Verify SPF and DKIM with Claude How to Monitor DNS Changes with Claude How to Verify SSL Setup with Claude

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