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Meeting Invitation: ALAC Monthly Call on Tuesday, 23 January 2018 at 04:00UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 18, 2018

Jan. 18, 2018

Dear All, The January ALAC Monthly Call is scheduled on Tuesday, 23 January 2018 from 04:00 - 06:00 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/yckjpz63 The agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/YyFyB Adobe Connect Room: https://participate.icann.org/alac/ Conference ID's: English: 1638 Spanish: 1738 French: 1838 Russian: 2138 Dial-in numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ <http://adigo.com/icann/> If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Thank you. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D39080.F47F3F70]

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ICANN News Alert -- Implementation of the Consensus Policy for Protection of Certain Specific IGO and INGO Identifiers for All gTLDs
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 17, 2018

Jan. 17, 2018

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2018-01-16-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Implementation of the Consensus Policy for Protection of Certain Specific IGO and INGO Identifiers for All gTLDs 16 January 2018 LOS ANGELES – 16 January 2018 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today announced that all ICANN generic top-level domain (gTLD) contracted parties must implement the new Consensus Policy concerning the protection of certain specific names of intergovernmental organizations (IGO) and international nongovernmental organizations (INGO) identifiers in all gTLDs[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_resources_pa…>. This Consensus Policy relates only to those identifiers specifically approved by the ICANN Board in April 2014 following the conclusion of a Policy Development Process conducted by the Generic Names Supporting Organization. It does not include IGO and INGO identifiers for which Board approval is still pending or for which GNSO policy work remains ongoing. Contracted parties will have until 1 August 2018 to complete implementation of the new requirements for certain specific names of IGOs, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement (RCRC). For INGOs, the implementation period will be 12 months from the release of the INGO Claims Systems Specification which is currently under development by ICANN org. The protections within this policy pertain to specific names of certain IGOs, INGOs, the IOC, and the RCRC, according to the recommendations adopted by the ICANN Board[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_en_groups_bo…>. The policy requires registry operators to withhold the specified names from registration for IGOs, the IOC, and the RCRC at the second-level and provides an exceptions procedure for registration. For INGOs, the policy requires claims notices at the second-level. Additional information is available at the ICANN Generic Names Supporting Organization working group[gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou…> and IGO/INGO implementation review team[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…> wiki pages. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on Recommendations on ICANN Jurisdiction
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 15, 2018

Jan. 15, 2018

Dear All, This is to let you know that the ALAC Statement on Recommendations on ICANN Jurisdiction is now final. Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that the 15 ALAC members to ratify this final Statement. To read the final Statement, please visit: https://community.icann.org/x/cwlyB. Please note that the ALAC ratification vote will end on 19 January 2018 23:59 UTC. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [ignature_954146904]

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on Recommendations to Improve ICANN's Office of Ombudsman (IOO)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 15, 2018

Jan. 15, 2018

Dear All, This is to let you know that the ALAC Statement on Recommendations to Improve ICANN's Office of Ombudsman (IOO) is now final. Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that the 15 ALAC members to ratify this final Statement. To read the final Statement, please visit: https://community.icann.org/x/bQlyB. Please note that the ALAC ratification vote will end on 19 January 2018 23:59 UTC. Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<http://www.twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [ignature_2079061694]

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ICANN Newsletter -- 12 January 2018
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 15, 2018

Jan. 15, 2018

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> Week ending 12 January 2018 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Potential Data Exposure in ICANN RFP System Resolved[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 12 January 2018 Establishment of the Internet and DNS Engagement Center in Seoul[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 12 January 2018 ICANN Response to Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerabilities[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 10 January 2018 Nominating Committee Review: Assessment Report Released and Forthcoming Webinar[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 10 January 2018 Call for volunteers to serve on the Implementation Committee of the Latin American and Caribbean Strategic Plan[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 10 January 2018 Public Comment Period Extended: Operating Standards for ICANN's Specific Reviews[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> 8 January 2018 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [CANN 61 | San Juan, Puerto Rico] 10 - 15 March 2018: 61st International Public ICANN Meeting – San Juan<https://meetings.icann.org/en/sanjuan61> About ICANN ICANN Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> Our bylaws are very important to us. They capture our mission of security, stability and accessibility, and compel the organization to be open and transparent. Learn more at www.ICANN.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…>. Strategic Plan, 2016 - 2020[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_planni…> ICANN FY18 Operating Plan and Budget[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_en_financ…>

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ICANN News Alert -- Potential Data Exposure in ICANN RFP System Resolved
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 15, 2018

Jan. 15, 2018

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2018-01-12-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Potential Data Exposure in ICANN RFP System Resolved 12 January 2018 LOS ANGELES – 12 January 2018 – The Internet Corporation for Names and Numbers (ICANN) today disclosed a potential data exposure with JAGGAER (formerly SciQuest), the software as a service (SaaS) tool used for sourcing suppliers via competitive bidding processes such as Requests for Proposal (RFPs). Two suppliers made ICANN aware of the issue on 4 December 2017. ICANN logged a severity 1 problem with JAGGAER immediately, and the vendor resolved the problem within 48 hours. The issue occurred in a module called Sourcing Director, which is used for administering RFPs. Each RFP has a Question and Answer (Q&A) Board where RFP participants can post questions for the ICANN RFP team. Only the ICANN RFP team sees the questions while they are unanswered. ICANN posts the answer publicly, but the identity of the asker is not revealed on the website. The exposure occurred if RFP participants downloaded the page as a file extract. The extract listed the names of the entities that asked questions. We recognize that the problem undermined the expected confidentiality of those asking questions and potentially gave RFP bidders the names of their some of their competitors. As soon as ICANN learned of the problem, we reposted all questions and answers as if they came from ICANN, so the names of those asking questions no longer appeared in the file extract. This problem was not limited to ICANN. JAGGAER has verified that it was introduced on 10 November 2017 with the JAGGAER 17.3 upgrade that contained an enhancement to the Q&A file format. Because most people view the Q&A Board without file extraction, ICANN believes the data exposure was minimal. Bidders in three RFPs may have been affected, and they have already been informed of the issue. ICANN is making this information public as part of our commitment to openness and transparency. If you have any questions or feedback, please email globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org> and put "JAGGAER Data Issue" in the subject line. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

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ICANN News Alert -- Establishment of the Internet and DNS Engagement Center in Seoul
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 15, 2018

Jan. 15, 2018

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2018-01-12-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Establishment of the Internet and DNS Engagement Center in Seoul 12 January 2018 SEOUL, Republic of Korea – 12 January 2018 – Today, the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced the establishment of a partnership center known as the Internet and DNS Engagement Center in Seoul (the "Center'). This initiative elevates KISA and ICANN's partnership, established in November 2013 with the signing of the KISA-ICANN Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Per the objectives of the MOU, the Center will provide an avenue to foster dialogue and mutual understanding between KISA, ICANN as well as the wider Korean and regional Internet community. The Center will facilitate ICANN's engagement with Korean and regional stakeholders; and carry out cooperation programs in collaboration with ICANN and other Internet Governance Organizations, such as the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA). This initiative enhances KISA's involvement to engage the wider Internet community as it commits its staff and resources to the Center. The Center's staff will remain as KISA's employees and report directly to KISA. They are in charge of the Center's activities, working directly with the ICANN APAC regional office, and any other partners. Korean stakeholders can continue to reach ICANN in their local language directly via korea.liaison(a)icann.org<mailto:korea.liaison@icann.org>. The contact details of the Center are as follows: Seoul Internet and DNS Engagement Center 11F Platinum Tower 398 Seocho-daero, Seocho-gu Seoul 06619 Republic of Korea Phone: +82 2 405 6592 Fax: +82 2 405 6593 About KISA KISA is a government agency dedicated to promoting Internet and information security and contributing to Korea's Global Competitiveness. KISA has set 'Internet Promotion' for the future and 'Information Security' for our safety as its primary tasks, and is focusing on enhancing the information security capacity of Korea's ICT industry while expanding global cooperative partnerships based on the K-ICT Security Development Strategy, in order that these twin pillars may serve as the core competencies of the future Korea in equal and harmonious measure. KISA, founded in 2009 through a merger of three separate organizations, is dedicated to developing Korea's Internet industry and information security capabilities. As an Internet and security promotion agency armed with global competitiveness, KISA will maintain its commitment to creating a safe and happy Internet world. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you have to type an address into your computer - a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Recommendations to Improve ICANN Staff Accountability
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 12, 2018

Jan. 12, 2018

Dear All This is to let you know that the ALAC Statement on the Recommendations to Improve ICANN Staff Accountability is now final. Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that the 15 ALAC members to ratify this final Statement. To read the final Statement, please visit: https://community.icann.org/x/eAlyB. Please note that the ALAC ratification vote will end on 18 January 2018 23:59 UTC. ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/facebook.com/icannatlar…>atlarge<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/@ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://9BEE4BD3-3BA8-41A9-B2F5-9050F9107F95/@ICANNAtLarge>

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At-Large and GNSO Calls / Week of 15-19 January 2018
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 12, 2018

Jan. 12, 2018

Dear All, Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the week of 15-19 January 2018. Monday 15 January 2018 23:00 UTC: LACRALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/1gGfB Tuesday 16 January 2018 13:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Ombudsman https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 17:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag 20:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team - Track 1 https://community.icann.org/x/7AObAw Wednesday 17 January 2018 05:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team - Track 5 – Geographic Names at the Top-Level https://community.icann.org/x/YASbAw 23:00 UTC: Call for Candidates: LAC Council Strategic Plan Call https://community.icann.org/x/tgGfB Thursday 18 January 2018 03:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team – Track 2 https://community.icann.org/x/FwSbAw 06:00 UTC: APRALO Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/YwOfB 13:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Diversity https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 19:00 UTC: EURALO Board Call https://community.icann.org/x/jSJyB 19:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Jurisdiction https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 23:00 UTC: LACRALO Governance Working Group Call https://community.icann.org/x/EQWfB Friday 12 January 2018 None Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to: For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats: gnso-secs(a)icann.org For At-Large calls or ALAC: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org For CWG IANA Stewardship: Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability: acct-staff(a)icann.org For CCWG-IG: desiree.cabrera(a)icann.org For WS2 Subgroup Topics or IOT calls : mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org Thank you! Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/@ICANNAtLarge> [cid:image001.png@01D38BCC.EE2E7E50]

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Response to Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerabilities
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 11, 2018

Jan. 11, 2018

[CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2018-01-10-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Response to Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerabilities 10 January 2018 LOS ANGELES – 10 January 2018 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is aware of the Spectre (CVE-2017-5753[cve.mitre.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__cve.mitre.org_cgi-2Dbi…> and CVE-2017-5715[cve.mitre.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__cve.mitre.org_cgi-2Dbi…>) and Meltdown (CVE-2017-5754[cve.mitre.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__cve.mitre.org_cgi-2Dbi…>) security vulnerabilities that were widely reported on 3 January 2018. To date, ICANN has observed no indications of attempts to exploit these vulnerabilities by targeting online systems or services operated by ICANN or Public Technical Identifiers (PTI). Meltdown and Spectre are affecting a range of computer processors. As is the case for most organizations, ICANN's IT infrastructure uses systems affected by these vulnerabilities. We are working to address these issues as quickly as possible by applying the relevant patches and updates made available by vendors. The ICANN Information Technology team continuously monitors our systems for any evidence of attempts to compromise the services we provide and the systems used to provide them. ICANN will continue to track these issues and will provide updates if any significant changes occur. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

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