DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) is a security protocol that provides authentication and integrity for the information exchanged between the DNS (Domain Name System) servers and clients. It uses digital signatures to verify the authenticity of DNS data and prevent DNS spoofing, cache poisoning, and other types of malicious attacks targeting the DNS infrastructure. DNSSEC ensures that the domain name information returned by DNS servers is accurate and has not been tampered with, thereby promoting a secure online experience.