domain name system or DNS

Definition of domain name system or DNS from Directive (EU) 2022/2555, Article 6, point (19).

Defined term	domain name system or DNS
Source	NIS2
Reference	Article 6, point (19)
Status	Published
Refresh rule	Regenerate after source legal-text changes

Definition

(19) domain name system or DNS means a hierarchical distributed naming system which enables the identification of internet services and resources, allowing end-user devices to use internet routing and connectivity services to reach those services and resources;

Source

NIS2, Article 6, point (19).