AT-LARGE GATEWAY
At-Large Regional Policy Engagement Program (ARPEP)
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ICANN 79 Meeting:
The ICANN 79 meeting included covered the following topics and key takeaways of the sessions:
SSAC Membership:
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There was extensive discussion on rejuvenating SSAC membership
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emphasizing the need for more diverse representation:
- There Currently, there are currently no members from Latin America/Caribbean Islands or Africa.
- There are very few members from Asia/Pacific.
- Members with academic and research backgrounds are neededsought.
- The membership is predominantly male.
Name Collision Analysis Project (NCAP):
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NCAP was presented, focusing on the ongoing threat name collisions pose to DNS security and stability. The Name Collision Risk Assessment Framework
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included:
- Integrated Risk Assessment
- Technical Review Team
- Enhanced Data Collection
- Multiple Assessment Methods
Privacy Considerations for Name Collision
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Remediation:
- The importance of data collection and the timing and location within the evaluation process were emphasized.
- It was noted that granting the TLD to the applicant does not resolve privacy risks related to name collisioncollisions; ratherinstead, it transfers shifts these costs and risks to the applicant, who may lack the capacity or incentive to mitigate them properly.
Safer Cyber Campaign:
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During the joint meeting between the ALAC and SSAC the Safer Cyber Campaign was discussed
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- The campaign emphasized that highlighted cybersecurity is as critical infrastructure.
- It highlighted how the demonstrated effective collaboration between SSAC and various ICANN communities effectively collaborate to reach diverse audiences.
- The campaign’s focus is on curating and disseminating the most impactful DNS security information.
Evolving Internet Name Resolution Space:
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The session
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discussed the evolving internet name resolution space, noting:
- Increasing ambiguity in The domain name resolution is becoming more ambiguous.
- Names are becoming less visible and less conspicuous noticeable to users.
- This ambiguity in Internet name resolution can lead to unexpected results and undermine trust in the integrity of services on the Internet.
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- Add structure to ensure Urgent Requests handled expediently
- Tighten response time requirements to be fit for purpose
- Gather data on Urgent Requests for future policy making