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The Internet Runs on Free and Open Source Software–and So Does the DNS

6 months ago
  • #FOSS
  • #DNS
  • #Cybersecurity
  • 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.