FYI DNS Fundamentals Course Now Available on ICANN Learn Executive: Sally Costerton, Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement INFORMATION SHARING DNS Fundamentals is a new foundational course available on ICANN Learn <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001w2e98UyCTe7S3jtKE0QuN6ID1oxTxONa3_73_n0_qBqHG...>, ICANN's free and open online learning platform that introduces the basics of the Domain Name System (DNS). The course takes learners through the different components of the DNS; explaining resource records, the different types, and why they are useful; delving into DNS processes such as DNS delegations, reverse mapping, DNS resolution, and caching; and discussing the importance of avoiding security risks associated with DNS behavior. Along with a forthcoming Policy Fundamentals course, DNS Fundamentals will serve as a cornerstone for developing capacity in the ICANN ecosystem. Both courses will be translated into Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish. -- -- {ak}