The Internet Runs on Free and Open Source Software–and So Does the DNS
6 months ago
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- Free and open-source software (FOSS) is a critical foundation of the Domain Name System (DNS).
- ICANN's SSAC published SAC132, highlighting the importance of FOSS in DNS operations amid global cybersecurity regulations.
- SAC132 offers policymakers clear foundations, policy assessments, and practical guidance on FOSS in the DNS ecosystem.
- The report aims to strengthen FOSS's role in global connectivity and invites stakeholders to engage with its findings.
- SSAC encourages participation at ICANN84 to discuss sustaining the FOSS ecosystem and the Internet's resilience.