[Chapter-delegates] [SEEKING VIEWS] ISOC letter to ICANN re: DNS security and DNS CERT proposal

[Eduardo Diaz]

Bill:

 In the second paragraph I recommend including a couple of names to
substantiate our statement so we don't do the same thing ICANN is doing with
respect of substantiating their statements.

 Everything else looks OK.

 Eduardo Diaz

ISOC- Puerto Rico



On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 4:03 PM, Bill Graham <graham at isoc.org> wrote:

> All,
>
> As you may be aware, ICANN has an open comment period on two proposals
> related to DNS security posted to its web site:
>
> 1.  Proposed Strategic Initiatives for Improved DNS Security, Stability and
> Resiliency (SSR)
> <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/#strat-ini-ssr>
>
> 2.  Global DNS-CERT Business Case
> <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/#dns-cert>
>
> Also, at the recent Nairobi meeting, ICANN President and CEO Rod Beckstrom
> made a statement to the GAC about the state of DNS Security, where he said
> (in part):
>
> "What I want to share with you as representatives of many Governments of
> the world is that the DNS is under attack today as it has never been
> before... The DNS is more fragile and vulnerable today than it has ever been
> and it could stop at any given point in time, literally...."
>
> Attached is a letter that ISOC is proposing to send to the ICANN Board to
> express concern about these developments.  I think you will find it self
> explanatory.  While we are supporters of ICANN, and work closely with them
> on a broad range of issues, as friends we feel it is important to speak
> plainly when we think there are things they should consider more carefully
> in their work.  The attached draft is meant in a spirit of constructive and
> collegial comment.
>
> Particularly because the proposal for a global DNS-CERT and the
> accompanying strategy may be of particular interest to you, I want to share
> the draft note and to seek your views on its content.  Because the deadline
> for comments is April 14, 2010, I would really appreciate it if you can send
> me your comments as soon as possible, but not later than FRIDAY, APRIL 9, so
> I will have time to consider them as I put together the final version.
>
> Thank you in advance for your contributions to this effort.
>
> kind regards
>
> Bill
>
> ========================
> Bill Graham
> Global Strategic Engagement
> The Internet Society
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