Page History
Project Status:
Board Determination on Final Report in July 2021
Implementation ongoing/subject to prioritization- refer to the implementation page for more information.
Quick Links:
- SSR2 Final Report (25 January 2021)
- Board resolution on SSR2 Final Report (22 July 2021)
- Scorecard of Board determinations on SSR2 Final Report (22 July 2021)
- Board Rationale for ICANN Board Resolutions 2021.07.22.11- 2021.07.22.13 approved 22 July 2021
- Board resolution on SSR2 pending Recommendations (01 May 2022)
- Scorecard of Board determinations on SSR2 Pending Recommendations 01 May 2022
- Board Rationale for ICANN Board Resolution 2022.05.01.05
- Detailed Assessment of pending recommendations(01 May 2022)
- Board resolution on SSR2 Pending Recommendations (16 November 2022)
- Board resolution on SSR2 Pending Recommendation (10 September 2023)
- Implementation
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Background
The Security, Stability, & Resiliency Review is one of the four Specific Reviews. Under Section 4.6(c) of the ICANN Bylaws, ICANN is obligated to conduct a periodic review of ICANN’s execution of its commitment to enhance the operational stability, reliability, resiliency, security, and global interoperability of the systems and processes, both internal and external, that directly affect and/or are affected by the Internet’s system of unique identifiers that ICANN coordinates (“SSR Review”).’
The SSR2 Review Team produced 63 final recommendations for Board consideration and released its Final Report on 25 January 2021.
On 22 July 2021, the Board took action on each of the 63 recommendations contained in the SSR2 Final Report, as specified within the scorecard titled “Scorecard: Final SSR2 Review Team Recommendations - Board Action 22 July 2021“:
- 13 Recommendations were accepted by the Board, subject to prioritization, risk assessment and mitigation, costing, and implementation considerations; with the understanding that two recommendations are already fully implemented
- 6 Recommendations were rejected by the Board, because the recommendation cannot be approved in full. The Board notes that part of the community intent in incorporating Specific Reviews into the ICANN Bylaws in 2016 was to require the Board to act on recommendations as written, not as interpreted by ICANN org or Board.
- 10 Recommendations were rejected by the Board. The detailed rationale for each recommendation sets out the specific reasons for the Board's decision.
- 34 Recommendations were placed in pending status. The ICANN Board committed to take further action on these recommendations subsequent to the completion of intermediate steps as identified in the Scorecard: Final SSR2 Review Team Recommendations - Board Action 22 July 2021
- 4 Recommendations the Board determined to be pending, likely to be approved once further information is gathered to enable approval.
- 6 Recommendations the Board determined to be pending, likely to be rejected unless additional information shows implementation is feasible. Based on the information available to date, the Board anticipates that each of these recommendations will be rejected.
- 24 Recommendations the Board determined to be pending, holding to seek clarity or further information. The Board is unable to signal at this time whether it is likely to accept or reject these recommendations pending additional information.
On 01 May 2022, the Board took action on 3 pending recommendations. The Board approved one recommendation, and rejected two recommendations, as specified within the "Scorecard: SSR2 Pending Recommendations-Board Action 1 May 2022".
On 16 November 2022, the Board took action on 21 pending recommendations. The Board approved nine recommendations and rejected twelve recommendations, as specified within the 16 November 2022 Scorecard.
On 10 September 2023, the Board took action on nine pending recommendations. The Board approved one recommendation and rejected eight recommendations, as specified within the 10 September 2023 Scorecard.
Currently, one recommendations remains in pending status.
See https://www.icann.org/resources/reviews/specific-reviews/ssr for more information.
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:
Friday 27 October| 09:00 - 17:30 | SSR2 Review Team Face-to-Face Meeting Day 1 | Capital Suite 01Become 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
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.
