SSAC Advisory on the Changing Nature of IPv4 Address Semantics (R-1)
| Date Issued | Document | Reference ID | Current Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSAC Advisory on the Changing Nature of IPv4 Address Semantics (R-1) | SAC079 | CLOSED |
Description:
The SSAC considers the changing role of Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) addresses caused by the increasing scarcity, and subsequent exhaustion, of IPv4 addresses.
STATUS UPDATES
| Date | Phase | Type | Status Updates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Phase Change | This Advice Item is now Closed. |
| Phase 5 | Phase Update | SAC079 is primarily information and that the recommendations contained therein, specifically: - Network operators should accelerate plans to deploy IPv6, and consider the consequences of deploying IPv4 continuation technologies, such as NAT, prior to deployment. - Device manufacturers, and application developers, should accelerate plans to support IPv6 as well as, or better, than they currently support IPv4. are not directed at the Board, thus there are no actionable items in SAC079 for the ICANN Board or staff. |
| Phase 5 | Phase Change | Now in Phase 5: Close |
| Phase 2 | Phase Update | ICANN thanked the SSAC for providing their feedback to ICANN's understanding of the advice received by the ICANN Board from the SSAC. The status of the advice item has been based on the approved understanding statements. |
| Phase 2 | AP Feedback | SSAC confirmed the understanding. |
| Phase 2 | Board Understanding | ICANN staff understands that SAC079 is primarily information and that the recommendations contained therein, specifically: - Network operators should accelerate plans to deploy IPv6, and consider the consequences of deploying IPv4 continuation technologies, such as NAT, prior to deployment. - Device manufacturers, and application developers, should accelerate plans to support IPv6 as well as, or better, than they currently support IPv4. are not directed at the Board, thus there are no actionable items in SAC079 for the ICANN Board or staff. |
| Phase 2 | Phase Change | Now in Phase 2: Understand |
| Phase 1 | Phase Update | ICANN org acknowledged receipt of SAC079: ICANN is in receipt of the SSAC Advisory on the Changing Nature of IPv4 Address Semantics, reference number SAC079. This advice is now in process and has been assigned number 00001353. Please retain this number for your records. Please note acknowledgement of advice does not imply acceptance or promise of implementation. An ICANN representative will be reaching out to you shortly to begin the process of ensuring that Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) and ICANN share a mutual understanding of the actionable items of these recommendations. Thank you for your time and the work involved in producing this statement. |
| Phase 1 | Phase Update | SSAC published SAC079: SSAC Advisory on the Changing Nature of IPv4 Address Semantics Link: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/sac-079-en.pdf |
