SIDN Domeinnamen en Cybersecuritydiensten

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

SIDN provides domain name management for the .nl namespace and cybersecurity services to keep the internet safe and reliable.

Target Customer

{"Individuals and organizations looking to register or manage .nl domain names","Registrars and registrar professionals","Public sector entities and municipalities needing secure, compliant domain management"}

Key Differentiator

Independent Dutch domain name registry that combines end-to-end domain management with dedicated cybersecurity and brand protection tools (Merkbewaking, Logodetectie, BrandGuard).

Implementation Timeline

Not specified

Pain Points

1Difficulty finding available .nl domain names and identifying current holders (Whois lookup).
2Risk of phishing and reputational damage from brand misuse and domain abuse.
3Need for reliable monitoring and takedown of abused or misused domains and consistent registrar-related workflows.

Key Features

1Whois lookups and information on domain ownership and availability
2Domain Name Portfolio Checker for a full overview of .nl domain names
3.nl-Suggestietool for creative domain name ideas
4Registry services for registering and updating domain registrations
5Merkbewaking (Brand protection against phishing and reputational damage)
6Logodetectie (Detect online use and abuse of logos)

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1More than 6,000,000 .nl domain names are under management
2More than 4.1 billion .nl searches are processed daily for .nl
3Over 8,000 'abused' domain names are taken down each year
4More than 400 internet projects have been supported via SIDN Fund
5SIDN is trusted by major public sector and organizational stakeholders (e.g., support for .politie, .amsterdam)

Competitive Advantages

1Independent, Dutch domain name registry with direct registrar collaboration
2Comprehensive monitoring and takedown capabilities for abused domains
3Dedicated brand protection tools (Merkbewaking, BrandGuard) and logo monitoring (Logodetectie)
4Wide range of domain-related tools (Domain Name Portfolio Checker, NL-suggestietool)
5Strong emphasis on security and reliability for the .nl ecosystem

Key Benefits

1Secure and reliable management of .nl domain names

2Protection against phishing and brand misuse through Merkbewaking and BrandGuard

3Advanced domain naming and portfolio tools (NL-suggestietool, Domain Name Portfolio Checker)

4Registrar-friendly workflows and registry services

5Proactive monitoring and takedown of abused domains

Additional Product Information

Product Description

SIDN manages .nl domain names and provides cybersecurity services, including Whois, domain portfolio tools, registry services, and protection tools such as Merkbewaking and Logodetectie, to help organizations secure their online presence and defend against phishing and brand misuse.

Target Market

Individuals and organizations seeking to register or manage .nl domains; registrars; public sector and municipalities needing secure, compliant domain management.

Unique Value Proposition

Independent Dutch domain registry offering end-to-end domain management combined with proactive brand protection and logo monitoring to ensure a secure and trustworthy online presence for .nl domains.

Technical Requirements

Not specified in provided content; services appear accessible via SIDN’s product pages and Whois tools.

Pricing Model

Not disclosed

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