#59: Cash in the Cyber Sheets: When Doing It Right Goes All Wrong - The Domain Registrar Dilemma

In this episode of Cash in the Cyber Sheets, we dive into a real-world experience with domain registrars—those gatekeepers of your online identity who are supposed to help keep you safe and sound on the internet. But what happens when doing their job too well actually opens up an unexpected vulnerability?

It’s a classic case of security intentions versus operational reality. We break down how a seemingly well-configured domain protection mechanism—meant to shield against unauthorized changes—ended up locking us out of critical functionality… right when we needed it most.

This isn’t just a one-off anecdote. It’s a prime example of a broader problem plaguing businesses of all sizes: security controls and compliance measures that paradoxically introduce new risks. From “you must enable this setting to protect your domain” to “well now you’re unable to prove ownership,” we explore the domino effect of protections gone sideways.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The real-world impact of overly rigid registrar controls.

• How security and compliance intentions can inadvertently create vulnerabilities.

• What this means for SMBs trying to do the right thing without accidentally doing the wrong thing.

• The lessons we’ve learned (so you don’t have to learn them the hard way).

Whether you're a business owner, IT admin, MSP, or security pro, this episode will hit home. It’s a reminder that in cybersecurity, the road to hell is often paved with good intentions—and domain-level irony.

🔐 Because sometimes locking the door too tightly doesn't just make things harder on you, but easier for the bad guys.