Dear Colleagues, please find below my report. I apologize for not being able to attend today's ALAC Monthly meeting.
Have a nice day!
Best,
Matthias
 
 
General:
 
1. Webinar Series:

After three months of planning with ISPCP and ICANN OCTO, SSAC is ready to launch a year-long webinar series focused on securing the DNS ecosystem. By leveraging the Safer Cyber model with the ALAC, combining our subject matter expertise with their dissemination networks-we aim to drive a deeper understanding of DNS security and policy across the community.

The series theme: Securing the DNS Ecosystem – Policy, Practice, and Partnership.

Proposed 2026 Roadmap:

  • Feb: Emerging DNS Abuse Trends and Mitigation Strategies
  • Mar (ICANN85): (1) AI and Machine Learning in DNS Security & (2) Universal Acceptance
  • Apr: The New gTLD Program 2026 & Future DNS Ecosystems
  • May: Responsible DNS Blocking Implementation
  • Jun (ICANN86): (1)Post-Quantum Transition & (2) Privacy vs. Security
  • Sept: The Evolving Role of SSAC in Global Governance
  • Oct: DNSSEC and the Future of Trust
  • Nov (ICANN87): (1) Routing Security (MANRS) & (2) DNS Configuration Best Practices
2. ICANN 85: SSAC Plenary on Internet Resilience to Survivability on 09/03.
Title: From Stability to Survivability: ICANN's Role in the Future of Internet Resilience
 
Publications:
There are presently no new publications available.
 
Ongoing work parties:
  • DNSSEC Operational Considerations Work Party
  • Responsible Integration of External Technologies into the DNS
  • DNS Abuse and Artificial Intelligence
  • DNS Transparency
SSAC Membership Committee:
The new members for this year's SSAC Membership Committee have been selected.