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PURPOSE OF THIS REVIEW?
The Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency of the Domain Name System Review is mandated by ICANN Bylaws Section 4.6(c) to examine how effectively ICANN is meeting its commitment to enhance the operational stability, reliability, resiliency, security and global interoperability of the systems/processes (internal/external) that affect the Internet's unique identifiers.
WHERE ARE WE IN THE PROCESS?
OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE:
Join these SSR2 Review Team sessions at ICANN60, Abu Dhabi. Click the session titles to learn more about each meeting, including how to join in-person or remotely:
SSR2 Face-to-Face Meetings
- Friday 27 October | 09:00 - 17:30 | SSR2 Review Team Face-to-Face Meeting Day 1 | Capital Suite 01
- Friday 3 November | 09:00 - 17:30 | SSR2 Review Team Face-to-Face Meeting Day 2 | Capital Suite 01
SSR2 Engagement Sessions
- Saturday, 28 October | 11:15 - 11:45 UTC| SSR2 Presentation to ALAC | Hall B, Section A
- Saturday, 28 October | Sunday 29 October | 13:30 - 1514:00 UTC | Engagement Session with the SSR2 Review Team Meeting with RSSAC | Capital Suite 1405
- Sunday, 29 October | 07:30 - 08:00 UTC | Meeting with GNSO | Hall B - Sec. B/C
- Sunday, 29 October | 15:30 - 16:45 UTC | Meeting with ASO | Capital Suite 07
- Tuesday, 31 October | 04:30 - 04:55 UTC | Meeting with RySG | Hall A, Sec. B/C
- Tuesday, 31 October | 06:35 - 06:55 UTC | Meeting with CSG | Capital Suite 01
- Tuesday, 31 October | 10:00 - 10:30 UTC | Meeting with NPOC | Capital Suite 07Friday 3 November | 09:00 - 17:30 | SSR2 Review Team Face-to-Face Meeting Day 2 | Capital Suite 01
Become a SSR2 Observer
- Observe SSR2 meetings live: Learn more
- Listen to past SSR2 meetings: Learn more
- Stay up-to-date on key documents: Learn more
- Share your input with the SSR2 Review Team via their public email list input-to-ssr2rt@icann.org
- Subscribe to the SSR2 mailing list as an observer! Send a request to ssr2-observers@icann.org
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KEY NEWS AND UPDATES:
Read the ICANN SSR Subgroup Summary of its Face-to-Face Meeting in Los Angeles
18 October 2017 - The ICANN SSR Subgroup had a very productive two-day, fact-finding meeting at ICANN headquarters in Los Angeles. The subgroup met with a number of ICANN staff subject matter experts and discussed a range of issues relating to the completeness and effectiveness of ICANN’s security processes and the effectiveness of the ICANN security framework (including activities connected to the SSR2 Terms of Reference and implementation of SSR1 recommendations). Learn more.
SSR2 Review Team is Seeking an Independent Expert to Perform a Gap Analysis
28 September 2017 - In collaboration with the second Security, Stability, and Resiliency of the Domain Name System (SSR2) Review Team, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") is seeking an independent expert to perform a gap analysis of the first SSR Review recommendations. Read the specifications for Gap Analysis or learn more.
An Update from the Second Security, Stability and Resiliency of the Domain Name System (DNS) Review Team (SSR2)
19 Jul 2017 - The SSR2 review team recently held a two-day face-to-face meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, prior to ICANN59. The review team is examining security, operational stability, and resiliency matters related to ICANN's coordination of the Internet's system of unique identifiers. Here, review team member Alain Aina explains why the SSR2 Review is important and shares some highlights from the recent meeting. Learn more.
SSR2 June Progress Update
20 June 2017 - The Second Security, Stability and Resiliency of the Domain Name System Review Team, also referred to as “SSR2-RT”, is reviewing security, operational stability and resiliency matters relating to ICANN’s coordination of the Internet's system of unique identifiers. (Our mandate can be found in ICANN’s Bylaws). Learn more.
A Conversation with Members of the Second Security, Stability and Resiliency of the Domain Name System (DNS) Review Team (SSR2)
26 May 2017 - The SSR2 Review Team is currently reviewing security, operational stability and resiliency matters related to ICANN's coordination of the Internet's system of unique identifiers, and recently held its second face-to-face meeting in Madrid, Spain. Here, in their individual capacities, Review Team members James Gannon and Kerry-Ann Barrett share their highlights and key takeaways from the meeting. Learn more.
Security, Stability and Resiliency of the Domain Name System (DNS) Review Team (SSR2): Follow Our Progress
26 Apr 2017 - On behalf of the SSR2 Review Team we'd like to update you on our work so far and tell you how you can get involved. Learn more.
Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency of the DNS (SSR2) Review Team Announces Leadership
30 March 2017 – The Second Security, Stability and Resiliency of the DNS (SSR2) Review Team is pleased to announce its leadership selections. Learn more.
Selection of the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency of the DNS (SSR2) Review Team Members Announced
14 Feb 2017 - ICANN announced the selection of a 16-member team to conduct the second review on the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS (SSR2). Learn more
Appointment of Board Designees for New Specific Reviews: Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency of the Domain Name System
03 Feb 2017 - SSR2 ICANN Board Resolution.Learn more.
Application Extended for the Second Security, Stability and Resiliency (SSR-2) Review Team
12 Aug 2016 - Today, ICANN announced an extension of the application deadline for participation in the community-based team that will review the security, stability, and resiliency of the DNS. Learn more.
Call for Volunteers for the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency of the DNS (SSR2) Review Team
30 Jun 2016 - As part of its existing Affirmation of Commitments (AoC) requirements, ICANN is seeking volunteers to serve on the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency of the DNS Review Team (SSR2-RT). Learn more.