Dear Sala, All, Regarding the ALAC statement about Review of Trusted Community Representation in Root Zone DNSSEC Key Signing Ceremonies and based on the comments made in LACRALO, I am trying to summarize the main points to be included in the ALAC statement: -We agree that the signing process of cryptographic keys that are at the basis of the DNSSEC reliability is of great importance. -The word "sacred" could be changed to "solemn" because it is a solemnity and its compliance is an essential requirement to the KSK process. -We believe that the whole process of the ceremony itself is a guarantee of transparency and protection of users. It should be expressed more clearly how this issue may affect Internet users. -The statement should be expanded to the recognition of the unique combination the key-signing and TCRs make of broad participation, transparency and accountability in order to serve the central function of preserving and enhancing the stability, security and resilience of the DNS, thus engendering widespread trust. -We do not believe ALAC should propose any increase in processes; streamlining should be the direction. We also consider it is not necessary to increase the number of TCR. This number is reasonable. These members were selected according to clear rules and ensuring compliance with requirements. -As for support for TCRs, a statement that acting as a TCR should be cost-neutral for those not supported by firms or other entities should suffice. A statement in very restrained terms would go counter to the possibility that the draft be read as suggesting the poorly warranted creation of yet another source of travel funds. We consider it important to maintain the independence and accountability of the process that is being controlled. - We believe that the entire last paragraph of the statement should be removed. We don't agree with the reference to the "curiosity" of ALAC. That's something should not of interest to ALAC. Also we don't agree to expand the pool of TCR. Please take these comments into account to be included in the aforementioned statement (I have already requested Matt to upload this comment to the Wiki). Thank you. Best Regards, Fatima 2014-02-04 Aida Noblia <aidanoblia@gmail.com>:
Dear Oliver :Thank you for your explanation. I sent a comment yesterday LACRALO list, but in Spanish. Today saw the urgent request of Salanieta and sent the comment translated, but my English is not good ..
Best Regards Aída
2014-02-04 Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl@gih.com>:
Dear Aida,
thank you for your comments which I am asking staff to include on the WIKI. Anonymous comments are current turned off due to a recent spam attack. Comments may also be forwarded by email to staff@atlarge.icann.org
Kind regards,
Olivier
On 04/02/2014 20:42, Aida Noblia wrote:
Dear Salanieta:
I was unable to add my comments on the wiki because the editor does not load, although I tried several times.
My comment was sent yesterday LACRALO < lac-discuss-es@atlarge-lists.icann.org> list in spanish, and I copy this below, with a variant cleared on that list in another mail, in which I send it deleted the wrong paragraph .
Best Regards
I agree with the draft Salanieta with the observations made by Olivier , except the issue of financing , which I agree with Alexander. The word " sacred " could be changed to " solemn " because it is a solemnity and compliance is an essential requirement in the process of KSK .
Responsibility regarding the control of TCR , which mentions Alexander on ensuring transparency , accountability , and defending the Internet users, and is set to generic point 9 of the Statement of Commitment between the Department of Commerce U.S. and ICANN , (the first document cited by Salanieta ) .
Moreover, the entire process of the ceremony itself is a guarantee of transparency and protection of users . There are strict controls and detailed in the DNSSEC Practice Statement of the procedure for accreditation of entry of persons, etc., for the Root Zone Operator (TCR ) , your responsibilities are established and each of the steps you must follow what is proper documents governing safety at these levels of the root.
There are also prerequisites for the selection and appointment of the TCR , instructions for its function.That's part of the technical process of the company Verisign , specialist in informatic security .
As for the number of TCR , understand that it is reasonable and who applied for the position, must know and accept their demands were selected according to rules and monitored compliance with requirements and is scheduled for the 21 selected will be appointed only some will setected ( 6 or 8) for two ceremonies that simultaneously at different locations each year in four opportunities . The amount would be more to cover possible contingencies.
Regarding see major funding strictly maintain the independence of the process being controlled , between those who are appointed to control the process and who is responsible of it, in these last ICANN. This, besides exposing Alexander and there are many whose travel costs that could and perhaps should be without, given the possibility of remote participation , which is not the case of the TCR , which have be physically present .
2014-02-04 Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro < salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro@gmail.com>:
Dear All,
The call for comments from At Large closes on 7th February, 2014.
There is currently some difference in views on whether the Trusted Community Representatives (TCRs) should have indefinite terms of whether this should rotated.
Should TCRs continue to remain self funded or should they be funded?
There are also a few other important aspects of this that we would like to consult the wider community on before amending the draft. For those of you who have already commented, thank you. I am mindful that we still have not heard from others. Feel free to comment directly on the wiki via the link below or by responding to this thread.
https://community.icann.org/x/nge6Ag
Your input into this process will help us finalize the Draft. May we have your views please?
Kind Regards, Sala
On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 7:45 AM, Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro < salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear All,
This is just a friendly reminder in case you missed it that there is an ongoing Review on Trusted Community Representation in Root Zone DNSSEC Key Signing Ceremonies. Grateful if the RALO Chairs could also ask their members for their views.
For the benefit of the general community at large and those who have just entered the community, you would have been advised at some point that anyone in At Large can have their say on aspects of Policies either individually as you comment directly on the site to the staff concerned or as we in the At Large community do it through the At Large channels by way of the "Wiki" or through email discussions.
If you would like to comment on the Draft Statement currently being developed by the At Large on this matter, visit:
https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Review+of+Trusted...
If you are finding that you have difficulties posting your comment on the wiki, feel free to respond to this thread and post your thoughts. On the wiki you will see that the Review Team had laid several questions for the public and wider community. This can help guide your comments and to have a fair idea of the areas that they want and value your feedback on. The At Large will close the call for comments on the 7th of February, 2014 so get your thoughts in if you want them factored in.
In case you do not have a profile to enable you to post on the Wiki (ICANN Confluence) - please contact At Large staff offline.
Kind Regards, Sala
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