RSSAC Statement on Threat Mitigation for the Root Server System (R1)

Date IssuedDocumentReference IDCurrent Phase

RSSAC Statement on Threat Mitigation for the Root Server System (R1)RSSAC045

CLOSED



  1. Phase 1 Receive
  2. Phase 2 Understand
  3. Phase 3 Evaluate
  4. Phase 4 Implement
  5. Phase 5 Close
  6. Closed


Description:

At ICANN61 the ICANN Board and the RSSAC engaged in a discussion about threats to the Root Server System (RSS) and how the ICANN Board could respond if threats to the RSS materialized. The RSSAC took this input back to the Root Server Operators (RSOs) for feedback. Since that time, the RSOs have published a document that outlines security risks and mitigations to the RSS and general methods used for mitigation.

The RSSAC would like to formally endorse the work of the RSOs on Threat Mitigation for the Root Server System. Furthermore, the RSSAC regards the ICANN Board's request for input fulfilled.


STATUS UPDATES

DatePhaseTypeStatus Updates

 

ClosedPhase ChangeThis Advice Item is now Closed

 

Phase 2AP FeedbackICANN received confirmation of understanding from the RSSAC.

 

Phase 2Board UnderstandingICANN understands that this is the Root Server System Advisory Committee's (RSSAC) Statement on Threat Mitigation for the Root Server System. The RSSAC would like to formally endorse the work of the RSOs on Threat Mitigation for the Root Server System. Furthermore, the RSSAC regards the ICANN Board's request for input fulfilled. There is no action for the ICANN Board.

 

Phase 2Phase UpdateUnderstanding sent to RSSAC for review.

 

Phase 2Phase ChangeNow in Phase 2: Understand

 

Phase 1Phase UpdateICANN acknowledged receipt of Advice.

 

Phase 1Phase UpdateRSAC published RSSAC045: RSSAC Statement on Threat Mitigation for the Root Server System Link: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/rssac-045-03dec19-en.pdf.