What’s the difference between DNSSEC and SSL/TLS?

DNSSEC:

• Protects: DNS record authenticity
• Question answered: "Is this DNS data genuine?"
• Layer: DNS infrastructure
• Does not encrypt, only authenticates

SSL/TLS:

• Protects: Connection confidentiality and integrity
• Question answered: "Is this connection private and to the right server?"
• Layer: Application connection
• Encrypts data in transit

Complementary:

• DNSSEC ensures you get the real IP address
• TLS ensures your connection to that IP is secure
• Both together provide stronger security
• DNSSEC verifies the map is authentic. TLS protects the cargo during transport.