Dear All, The May 2021 <https://conta.cc/3f1YzPb> edition of the ccNSO monthly newsletter <https://community.icann.org/display/ccnsowkspc/ccNSO+Newsletter> is out now. Highlights from this month's edition: • Interview with Barbara Povše (.si | MPC Chair) Learn more about Barbara, her involvement in the work of the ccNSO, and why she recommends ccTLD managers to attend the upcoming ccNSO Sessions, starting with the pre-ICANN71 ccTLD News Sessions next week. • Join the pre-ICANN71 ccTLD News Sessions on 26 and 27 May CCTLDS & SECURITY: REGULATORY DEMANDS Wednesday, 26 May 2021 | 13:00-14:30 UTC Which regulatory demands in the security-realm impact ccTLD operations? How do ccTLDs respond? Join us for the first ccTLD News Session and listen to representatives from ccTLD Managers across the globe. DNS ABUSE: THE CCTLD EXPERIENCE Thursday, 27 May 2021 | 05:00-06:30 UTC Which efforts to combat DNS Abuse do ccTLD Managers from various regions adopt? What are the challenges they are facing? Participate in the second ccTLD News Session and learn about best practices and trends. • Pre-ICANN71: save the date for the ccTLD Community Webinar for newcomers There are 2 options to participate: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 (5 UTC) and Wednesday, 9 June 2021 (13 UTC). • ccNSO Planning for ICANN71 * Tech Day seeks presenters * Sneak peek ccNSO Members Meeting and other ccNSO-relevant sessions at the upcoming ICANN71 Policy Forum. You will be able to find this month's edition, the ccNSO Newsletter Archive and instructions on how to subscribe here: https://community.icann.org/display/ccnsowkspc/ccNSO+Newsletter . Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken@icann.org