Recommendations Regarding Signing Root Zone Name Server Data (R-2B)
| Date Issued | Document | Reference ID | Current Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommendations Regarding Signing Root Zone Name Server Data (R-2B) | RZERC002 | CLOSED |
DESCRIPTION
Do the risks of redirected query traffic outweigh the risks of increased operational complexity?
STATUS UPDATES
| Date | Phase | Type | Status Updates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Phase Change | This Advice Item is now Closed |
| Phase 4 | Phase Update | ICANN sent a letter (https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/hoffman-to-april-25jun24-en.pdf) to the RZERC regarding this Advice item |
| Phase 4 | Phase Change | Now in Phase 4: Implement |
| Phase 3 | Phase Update | On 21 January 2024 the ICANN Board considered RZERC002 and "the Board accepts RZERC002 Recommendation 2 calling for ICANN org to 'further explore the cost / benefit tradeoffs and risks of signed root zone name server data', and study if the risks of redirected query traffic outweigh the risks of increased operational complexity, and directs the ICANN Interim President and CEO, or her designee(s) to implement this recommendation." This item is now in Phase 4 | Implement |
| Phase 3 | Phase Update | ICANN sent a letter (https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/olive-to-april-13oct23-en.pdf) to the RZERC regarding this Advice item. |
| Phase 4 | Phase Update | ICANN engaged a group of consultants including SIDN Labs and NLnet Labs to look at the cost-benefit tradeoff for signing the name server records for the root zone. |
| Phase 3 | Phase Change | Now in Phase 3: Board Decision Pending - External |
| Phase 3 | Dependencies | Implementation of this recommendation is pending Board decision and completion of RSSAC028 recommendations. |
| Phase 3 | Phase Change | Now in Phase 3 |
| Phase 2 | AP Feedback | ICANN received confirmation of understanding from the RZERC. |
| Phase 2 | Phase Update | Understanding sent to AP for review. |
| Phase 2 | Phase Update | ICANN org understands that RZERC is directing the org to determine its own criteria for evaluating the risks of redirected query traffic and increased operational complexity. |
| Phase 2 | AP Feedback | This is a request to ICANN org to include risks of operational complexity in its analysis of the previous recommendation (R2-A). |
| Phase 2 | Phase Update | ICANN sent Understanding to the RZERC for review. |
| Phase 2 | Phase Update | ICANN understands that RZERC is directing the org to determine its own criteria for evaluating the risks of redirected query traffic and increased operational complexity. |
| Phase 2 | Phase Update | Clarifying Question sent to RZERC. |
| Phase 2 | Clarifying Question | ICANN org requests clarification from RZERC as to who the appropriate body should be for this question? |
| Phase 2 | Phase Change | Now in Phase 2 |
| Phase 1 | Phase Update | RZERC published RZERC002: Recommendations Regarding Signing Root Zone Name Server Data: https://www.icann.org/uploads/ckeditor/rzerc-002-en.pdf. |
