Migration of Gokarnanath Bank Domain from .com to .bank.in
Seamless end-to-end execution of mandatory RBI & IDRBT domain migration, DNSSEC deployment, DSC integration, and email domain transition with zero operational downtime.
Project Overview
As per the latest Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, banks are required to migrate their public-facing domains from conventional domains such as .com to the secure .bank.in domain administered by IDRBT (Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology). This initiative strengthens the security, authenticity, and trustworthiness of banking websites while reducing the risk of phishing and domain spoofing attacks.
Our team at Isarva successfully planned and executed the complete migration of Gokarnanath Bank's website and email domain from gokarnanathbank.com to gokarnanath.bank.in, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption to banking operations.
Project Objectives
Public Website Migration
Migrate the bank's public website from gokarnanathbank.com to gokarnanath.bank.in.
IDRBT Domain Registration
Complete the mandatory IDRBT domain registration and verification process.
Secure DNSSEC Infrastructure
Configure secure DNS infrastructure with validated DNSSEC deployment.
Email Domain Migration
Migrate employee email addresses from the .com domain to .bank.in seamlessly.
Full Regulatory Compliance
Ensure total compliance with RBI's mandatory domain migration guidelines for banks.
Key Challenges
The domain migration involved several regulatory and complex technical requirements:
Regulatory Approvals
Strict adherence to RBI and IDRBT domain registration procedures and documentation flows.
KYC Verification
Completion of mandatory Know Your Customer (KYC) verification for bank officials.
DSC & Hardware Setup
Procurement and configuration of Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and USB token software.
Complex DNSSEC Deployment
Designing secure DNS infrastructure with cryptographic DNSSEC validation.
Multi-Stakeholder Coordination
Coordinating approvals between bank executives, IDRBT authorities, and technical teams.
Zero Downtime Guarantee
Ensuring uninterrupted access to customer banking services and email systems during cutover.
The Solution: 6-Stage Migration Framework
Our team managed the migration end-to-end from initial registration stage through to the final production cutover.
Regulatory Guidance and Documentation
Assisted the bank throughout the IDRBT onboarding process with full compliance verification:
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) Setup
Configured hardware and software security components for authentication:
IDRBT Portal Configuration
Executed full administrative setup inside the IDRBT Domain Registration Portal:
DNS Infrastructure & DNSSEC Setup
Architected high-availability DNS with cryptographic signature validation:
Website Domain Migration & Cutover
Executed production cutover of the banking portal:
Email Domain Migration
Transitioned official bank email addresses to the new secure domain:
Technologies & Services
Key Achievements
Successful Domain Cutover
Full migration from gokarnanathbank.com to gokarnanath.bank.in without disrupting active online banking.
Complete IDRBT Registration
Executed the entire administrative approval flow, KYC verification, and regulatory document filings.
DSC & Hardware Token Setup
Procured, configured, and verified Hyper Token and eMudhra software for secure banking authority signatures.
DNSSEC Cryptographic Security
Established robust DNS servers with active DNSSEC validation to prevent spoofing and cache poisoning.
Uninterrupted Email Services
Migrated all bank staff email accounts to .bank.in with zero lost emails or communication drops.
RBI Regulatory Compliance
Delivered a fully compliant, future-proof banking domain ready for production use.
Business Benefits
Regulatory Compliance
Full compliance with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) mandates for secure banking domain infrastructure.
Customer Trust & Security
Maximum protection against phishing, fake websites, and domain spoofing for banking customers.
Future-Ready Foundation
Secure, DNSSEC-enabled architecture aligned with national banking cybersecurity standards.
Planning a Banking Domain Migration or RBI Compliance Upgrade?
Isarva provides end-to-end guidance and technical implementation for financial institutions migrating to mandatory .bank.in domain infrastructure with IDRBT, DNSSEC, and DSC setup.
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