Report of the Security and Stability Advisory Committee on Root Scaling (R1)
| Date Issued | Document | Reference ID | Current Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report of the Security and Stability Advisory Committee on Root Scaling (R1) | SAC046 | CLOSED |
Description:
The SSAC recommends the following steps be taken before launching additional gTLDs, in parallel with continued deployment of IDNs and IPv6: Formalize and publicly document the interactions between ICANN and the root server operators with respect to root zone scaling.
STATUS UPDATES
| Date | Phase | Type | Status Updates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Board Update | This item has been processed as much as is relevant and is considered complete; no work is outstanding from the perspective of Board Advice (note that related implementation work may have been integrated into ICANN’s ongoing operations or other initiatives). Status provided in 19 October 2016 letter from ICANN Board Chair to SSAC Chair: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/crocker-to-faltstrom-19oct16-en.pdf. The Board requested the CEO to direct staff to work with the root server operators via RSSAC to complete the documentation of the interactions between ICANN and the root server operators with respect to root zone scaling: https://www.icann.org/resources/boardmaterial/resolutions-2012-09-13-en#1.c. In a letter of 30 April 2013, ICANN's Chief Security Officer wrote to the SSAC Chair regarding the concerns raised in SAC046 and SAC047: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/moss-to-falstrom-30apr13-en.pdf. RSSAC communications including advisories, reports, and statements are available on the ICANN website: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/rssac-publications2014-05-12-en. |
