January 2017 - rssac-caucus

[rssac-caucus] Welcome six new Caucus members
by Carlos Reyes Jan. 27, 2017

Jan. 27, 2017

Dear Caucus, On 5 January at the recommendation of the Membership Committee, the RSSAC appointed six new members of the Caucus: · Anupam Agrawal · Shailesh Gupta · Ramet Khalili · Paul Muchene · Anand Raje · Mukund Sivaraman They have been added to this distribution list and are listed as members on the Caucus webpage. Their statements of interest can be viewed here. Please join me in welcoming them to the Caucus. Best, Carlos Carlos Reyes | Policy and Community Engagement Manager carlos.reyes(a)icann.org | +1 (202) 802-8019 ICANN | Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers 801 17th Street NW, Suite 400 | Washington, DC 20006

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[rssac-caucus] The Collection of Yeti Technical activities and Findings
by Davey Song Jan. 16, 2017

Jan. 16, 2017

Hi folks, For your information , in order to give a full view of Yeti’s findings and activities to the people who are interested, we summarized them and update one page in Yeti website. http://yeti-dns.org/documents.html On another hand, I’m writing this mail to ask your attention on specific issues such as KSK rollover and IPv6 fragmentation. KSK roll experiment is important because ICANN will kick off KSK rollover September 19, 2017. IPv6 fragmentation is important because IPv6 traffic continue grow rapidly and IAB just issued out a statement on IPv6-only practice. In Yeti project we do find some problems on these two aspects worth attention. I also would like to invite people who are in this list to join our discussion in Yeti ML. http://lists.yeti-dns.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss Best regards, Davey

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[rssac-caucus] ICANN News Alert -- Call for Volunteers for the Registration Directory Service (formerly WHOIS) Review Team
by Kathy Schnitt Jan. 12, 2017

Jan. 12, 2017

RSSAC Caucus, This may be of some interest to you. Best regards, Kathy Kathy Schnitt, Secretariat Services Coordinator for RSSAC and SSAC [CANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DgMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-01-11-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Call for Volunteers for the Registration Directory Service (formerly WHOIS) Review Team 11 January 2017 DEADLINE EXTENSION – Applications to be appointed to the Registration Directory Service (RDS) Review Team are due on 20 January 2017, 23:59 UTC. ICANN is seeking volunteers to serve on the second review of Registration Directory Service (formerly known as the WHOIS Review). Interested individuals are invited to provide the following information, in the template[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_rdsapply…> [PDF, 2.66 MB] provided: * A biography, detailing relevant work and/or academic experience, as well as subject matter knowledge; * Your motivation for detailing your interest in serving on the Review Team and what you will bring to the team; * Specify the Supporting Organization (SO) or Advisory Committee (AC) that you would like to have consider you for nomination. Candidates are asked to submit their application materials to reviews(a)icann.org<mailto:reviews@icann.org> by 20 January 2017, 23:59 UTC. Note that all applications and supporting materials will be published as they are received on the RDS wiki page[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_pa…>. Limited Scope Proposal Recent discussions among the leadership of the ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees (SO/AC) and the Board Working Group on Registration Directory Service have highlighted concerns with the expected workload and community bandwidth in light of all the WHOIS related activities currently underway. To address these concerns, and to ensure that the RDS Review is conducted efficiently and effectively, the SO/AC leaders are considering a proposal to limit the scope and timeline for this review. The current proposal would ask that the RDS Review Team limit its review to conducting an investigation of the implementation results from the last WHOIS Review Team. Selection of the Review Team Under the new Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>, each SO/AC will have an opportunity to nominate up to seven applicants to serve on the Review Team. An applicant's name will only be presented to the SO/AC identified by the applicant for consideration. After SO/AC nomination process concludes, all nominations will be provided to the SO/AC Leaders to conduct the selection process for the Review Team according to the specified expertise and diversity (gender and geographic) requirements from the nominations received, the Review Team may contain up to 21 members, plus an ICANN Board member (designated by the ICANN Board). Timeline Call for volunteers published 28 October 2016 Deadline to apply for Review Team 20 January 2017 Time Commitment Applicants should be prepared to devote their time to the review process. Review Team work is expected to include regular conference calls (some of which may not be held during business hours in all time zones), and possibly up to three face-to-face meetings, each lasting two to three days. Under the Limited Scope Proposal, the RDS Review Team may be asked to complete its work within six months of its first meeting. Compensation RDS Review Team members will not receive compensation from ICANN for their service on the team. However, travel, meal and lodging costs for Review Team members who participate in Review Team meetings will be reimbursed upon request in accordance with ICANN's community travel support guidelines[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_news_…>. Responsibilities * Participate in creation of charter documents for the Review Team; * Select appropriate performance indicators and benchmarks; * Consider public, community and Board input and incorporate it as appropriate in Review Team recommendations; * Determine whether additional data or analysis is needed and participate in an ensuing provider selection, if necessary; * Provide timely updates to the community on the status of the Review Team's work; * Analyze findings; * Draw conclusions based on findings, develop useful and feasible recommendations; * Provide guidance on prioritization of recommendations and definition of desired outcomes; * Post the draft report of the Review Team for public review and comment; * Deliver a final Review Team report; and * Designate Review Team members to participate in the implementation planning work that follows the delivery of the final Review Team report. Skills and Experience To compose a well-balanced Review Team, ICANN seeks members who, in the aggregate, possess the following skills and experience: * Prior member of the 1st WHOIS Review Team or was an active contributor to its work * Prior member of the Expert Working Group on Registration Directory Service * Familiarity with operation of the Domain Name System (DNS) * Familiarity with WHOIS registrant data collection, compliance, directory service (RDDS) management * Familiarity with Translation and Transliteration of WHOIS Contact Information * Familiarity with ICANN Procedure for Handling WHOIS Conflicts with Privacy Law * Familiarity with malware and abuse vectors and mitigations, including cybercrime * Familiarity with WHOIS Data Retention Waiver Process Composition of the Review Team, depending on expertise and skills required, will aim to achieve: * Diversity in general, with particular attention on: * Geographic diversity; and * Gender diversity. Desired Attributes Applicants should possess the following professional and personal attributes: * Multistakeholder community understanding * Team spirit, adaptability, consensus-seeking attitude * Willingness to learn * Readiness to contribute * Capacity to reason objectively, putting aside personal opinions or preconceptions * Analytical skills Methodology, Budget & Support ICANN will provide the Review Team with a clearly articulated review budget at the start. Throughout the review, there will be periodic reporting by the Review Team on its progress relative to planned schedule and budget. A clear and focused review scope is expected to assist the Review Team with prioritizing recommendations in order to optimize finite ICANN resources (time and budget). ICANN organizational support will be made available to the Review Team. Support could include assistance with project management; organization of work, documents and activities; as well as sharing of tools and best practices for conducting an effective review. English is the working language of the Review Team. Key communications and documents will be translated in accordance with the ICANN Language Services policies. Background Community-led reviews are an important mechanism for furthering ICANN's obligations outlined in the new Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> that went into force on 1 October 2016. * Ensuring accountability, transparency and the interests of global Internet users; * Preserving security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; * Promoting competition, consumer trust and consumer choice; * Registration Directory Service (WHOIS) policy. These Specific Reviews replace the reviews that were formerly mandated under the Affirmation of Commitments (AoC). The specific objectives for the Registration Directory Service (RDS) Review are to review the effectiveness of WHOIS, and whether its implementation meets the legitimate needs of law enforcement, promoting consumer trust and safeguarding registrant data. The first WHOIS review concluded in 2012 and was conducted under the AOC. The Final Report[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 1.44 MB] from the First Review Team was submitted to the ICANN Board on 11 May 2012, with Board action to approve the report and recommendations, including the implementation plan[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 119 KB] occurred on 8 November 2012. For more information on the status of the implementation activities arising out of the 1st WHOIS Review team, please visit the WHOIS Implementation Wiki[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>. Additional Materials RDS Call for Volunteers presentation[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_pa…> Contact If you have any questions, please contact Margie Milam or Karen Mulberry at reviews(a)icann.org<mailto:reviews@icann.org>.

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[rssac-caucus] Call For Presentations - DNS-OARC Workshop 26, Madrid, 14-15 May 2017
by Kathy Schnitt Jan. 9, 2017

Jan. 9, 2017

Dear RSSAC Caucus, I am forwarding this message for the DNS-OARC Program Committee. Best, Kathy Call For Presentations The DNS-OARC 26th Workshop will take place in Madrid, Spain on May 14th and 15th 2017, the Sunday and Monday following the ICANN GDD Industry Summit 2017. The Workshop's Program Committee is now requesting proposals for presentations. This workshop intends to build from previous strong DNS-OARC workshops, where both operational content and research are welcome. All DNS-related subjects are welcome. If you are an OARC member, and have a sensitive topic you would like to present for members-only, we will accommodate those talks too. A timeslot will be available for lightning talks (5-10 minutes) on Monday May 15th, for which submissions will be accepted during May 14th on a first-come first-served basis. Workshop Milestones: 6th January 2017, Call for Presentations posted and open for submissions 24th February 2017, Deadline for submission 17th March 2017, Draft Programme published 14th April 2017, Final Program published 28th April 2017, Final deadline for slideset submission Details for presentation submission will be published here: https://indico.dns-oarc.net/event/26/call-for-abstracts/ The workshop presentations will be organized by common themes, depending on the topics and the timing of each presentation. There are 30-minute and 15-minute slots, let us know your preference in your submission. To allow the Programme Committee to make objective assessments of submissions, so as to ensure the quality of the workshop, submissions SHOULD include slides. Draft slides are acceptable on submission. If you have questions or concerns you can contact the Programme Committee: https://www.dns-oarc.net/oarc/programme via <submissions(a)dns-oarc.net> Ray Bellis, for the OARC Programme Committee OARC depends on sponorship to fund its workshops and associated social events. Please contact <sponsor(a)dns-oarc.net> if your organization is interested in becoming a sponsor. (Please note that OARC is run on a non-profit basis, and is not in a position to reimburse expenses or time for speakers at its meetings.)

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[rssac-caucus] REMINDER: RSSAC Travel Support for IETF 98
by Kathy Schnitt Jan. 9, 2017

Jan. 9, 2017

Dear RSSAC Caucus, REMINDER: IETF98 will be in Chicago, Illinois, 26-31 March 2017. Please let me know if you would like to receive travel support (airfare, accommodations and per diem). We have funding for 4 RSSACCaucus members. Please respond to Kathy Schnitt (kathy.schnitt(a)icann.org)<mailto:kathy.schnitt@icann.org)> by 12 January to indicate whether you would like to receive support. Depending on how many requests we receive, we may need to do a random selection process. Best regards, Kathy Kathy Schnitt, Secretariat Services Coordinator for RSSAC and SSAC

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[rssac-caucus] FW: RSSAC Travel Support for IETF 98
by Kathy Schnitt Jan. 5, 2017

Jan. 5, 2017

Dear RSSAC Caucus, IETF98 will be in Chicago, Illinois, 26-31 March 2017. Please let me know if you would like to receive travel support (airfare, accommodations and per diem). We have funding for 4 RSSAC Caucus members. Please respond to Kathy Schnitt (kathy.schnitt(a)icann.org)<mailto:kathy.schnitt@icann.org)> by 12 January to indicate whether you would like to receive support. Depending on how many requests we receive, we may need to do a random selection process. Best regards, Kathy Kathy Schnitt, Secretariat Services Coordinator for RSSAC and SSAC

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[rssac-caucus] FOR REVIEW: Technical Analysis of the Naming Scheme used for Individual Root Servers
by Steve Sheng Jan. 4, 2017

Jan. 4, 2017

Dear RSSAC Caucus, On behalf of the Caucus work party on root server naming schemes, attached please find the draft Technical Analysis of the Naming Scheme used for Individual Root Servers for your review. The work was charted by the RSSAC on 19 July 2015 (see https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/rssac-root-servers-work-stateme…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…>. The work party was led by Joe Abley, and subsequently by John Bond. It was tasked to: 1. Document the technical history of the names assigned to individual root servers since the creation of the Root Server System; 2. Consider changes to the current naming scheme, in particular whether the names assigned to individual root servers should be moved into the root zone from the ROOT-SERVERS.NET zone; 3. Consider the impact on the priming response of including DNSSEC signatures over root server address records; 4. Perform a risk analysis, and 5. Make a recommendation to root server operators, root zone management partners, and ICANN on whether changes should be made, and what those changes should be. The review period for this draft report is 30 days. Please provide your feedback / comments / concerns to the list no later than 13 November 2016. Best Steve

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