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RSSAC Caucus IETF 124 Montreal Travel Support Results
by Daniel Gluck July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

Dear RSSAC Caucus Members, Thank you for your consideration of and applications for travel funding for IETF124 in Montreal, QC, Canada from 1-7 November 2025. This email outlines the process for selecting funded participants for IETF124 based on the RSSAC Caucus IETF Supported Travelers Funding Guidelines.<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OMp4PZKLV9JCXLYNugJSwey6ONFwhFba/view> 1. Overview * Funded Slots Available: 4 * Funding Requests Received: 7 * First Priority Funding Requests Received: Robert Story, Abdulkarim Oloyede * Second Priority Funding Requests Received: James Olorundare, Ali Hussain, Shailesh Gupta * Third Priority Funding Requests Received: Ashish Agrawal, Malick Alassane As the number of requests exceeds the number of available slots, staff will conduct a random selection process as defined in RFC 3797.<https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc3797> The Priority levels were determined by the RSSAC Admin Committee following the guidelines set forth in the RSSAC Caucus IETF Supported Travelers Funding Guidelines.<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OMp4PZKLV9JCXLYNugJSwey6ONFwhFba/view> 2. Final List of Participants for Selection Funding requests are considered one priority at a time, by descending order. After all requests in a priority category are considered, remaining slots will be moved to the next priority. Within each priority, if there are more requests than the number of available slots, the publicly verifiable random selection as described in RFC 3797 will be conducted. First Priority - Funding Secured (4 Slots Available) * Abdulkarim Oloyede * Robert Story Second Priority - Pool for Random Selection (2 slots Remaining) 1. Shailesh Gupta 2. Ali Hussain 3. James Olorundare The Two Remaining Slots will be determined by Random Selection among the Three Second Priority Applicants above. Third Priority - Not Selected for IETF 124 Funding (0 Slots Remaining) * Ashish Agrawal * Malick Alassane 3. The Random Selection Process We will use a publicly verifiable method as detailed in RFC 3797.<https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc3797> Timeline: * Lottery Events: Saturday, 26 July * Data Collection, Selection, and Announcement: Monday, 28 July Sources of Randomness: The selection will be based on the outcomes of three public lotteries. We will use the winning numbers from the evening draws on Saturday, 26 July 2025: * Powerball Lottery (US) (5 Numbers + 1 Powerball) * Link: https://www.powerball.com/ * Lotto 6/49 (Canada) (6 Numbers + 1 Bonus Ball Number) * Link: https://www.olg.ca/en/lottery/play-lotto-649-encore/past-results.html * Hoosier Lotto (Indiana) (6 Numbers) * Link: https://hoosierlottery.com/games/draw/hoosier-lotto/ 4. Results from Random Selection Process Results from 26 July Drawings: * Powerball: 8, 31, 57, 65, 67, PB 23 * Lotto 6/49: 5, 8, 13, 26, 44, 49, BB 47 * Hoosier Lotto: 16, 17, 25, 27, 28, 37 Key String: 8.23.31.57.65.67./5.8.13.26.44.47.49./16.17.25.27.28.37./ Selection: 2. Ali Hussain 3. James Olorundare Not Selected: 1. Shailesh Gupta RSSAC Support Staff will submit Robert, Abdulkarim, Ali, and James for IETF 124 Travel Support. Please let me know if you have any questions! Thanks, Dan Gluck

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Tarek Kamel Award Nomination Period Closes 31 July 2025
by Ozan Sahin July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

Dear RSSAC Caucus members, The nomination period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building will close on Thursday, 31 July 2025. You can review the details about this award here: https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-opens-nomination-perio… and submit your nominations via this link: https://forms.gle/nXXrVdF8BdtRKPcQA Best, Ozan Sahin Policy Development Support Senior Specialist Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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OARC 45 Call for Contributions
by Willem Toorop July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

This workshop will be a hybrid event. Date - 7-8 October 2025 Location - Stockholm, Sweden Time - Approx 10:00 CEST (08:00 UTC) - 17:00 CEST (15:00 UTC) Adjacent to Netnod Tech Meeting 2025 (9 October 2025) (https://www.netnod.se/netnod-tech-meeting-2025) Deadline for Submissions - 2025-07-29 23:59 UTC https://indico.dns-oarc.net/event/55/abstracts/ All DNS-related subjects and discussion topics are welcome although we're particularly keen to hear more about operational and security related experiences, best practices and practical advice; both for newcomers to the DNS arena and those who have been around for longer who want to learn more about new features and opportunities to improve resilience, security and privacy. (These topics we think will complement the usual high-quality data-based research submissions we always hope to receive!) If you have something interesting to share with the community that lies outside of the focus above, please don't be put off - if it's good, we'll be happy to include it. If you'd like to offer a talk, but are not quite sure what to pick, here's a non-exhaustive list of ideas: 1. *Operations & Deployment* * Configuration management, deployment processes, and interoperability experiences. * Tools, tips, and making effective use of DNS software features. 2. *Performance, Resilience & Scaling* * Provisioning, load-balancing, and planning for resilience. * DNS performance management, efficiency improvements, and metrics. * Monitoring infrastructure: log pipelines, analytics, and anomaly detection. 3. *Security, Privacy & Policy* 1. DoS attacks, DNS abuse, DNSSEC signing and validation. 2. Privacy considerations, for example: encrypted transport, qname minimization, data anonymization. 3. Relevant global and regional policies, legislation, and compliance. 4. *Research & Innovation* 1. Data-driven testing, measurement, and analysis. 2. New protocols, protocol extensions, and next-generation namespace management. 5. *Lessons & Learnings* 1. Outage experiences, recovery stories, and cautionary tales For further details please see https://www.dns-oarc.net/oarc45 Willem Toorop, for the DNS-OARC Programme Committee

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Call for Contributions – TelecomAnalysis.net
by Rolla Hassan, Ph.D July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

Dear all, TelecomAnalysis.net is my personal blog dedicated to sharing insights on the telecommunications industry. The platform is currently welcoming contributions from professionals, researchers, and thought leaders with expertise in telecommunications and digital policy. Articles, insights, and perspectives are invited on a wide range of topics, including cybersecurity, emerging technologies, policy developments, innovation, infrastructure, regulation, and the evolving role of telecom in society. This is a non-commercial platform committed to promoting independent analysis and informed discussion. Your perspective would add valuable depth to ongoing conversations, alongside contributions from experts such as William Webb, Peng Zhao, Geoffrey Myers, Claudio Saes, Baher Esmat, Kim Kyllesbech Larsen, Tamara Dancheva, and Roslyn Layton. To propose a topic or submit an article, please contact: rolla.hassan(a)telecomanalysis.net<mailto:rolla.hassan@telecomanalysis.net> Further details: https://telecomanalysis.net/ Kind regards, Rolla Hassan, Ph.D www.linkedin.com/in/rolla-hassan-phd<http://www.linkedin.com/in/rolla-hassan-phd>

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RSSAC Caucus IETF 124 Montreal Travel Support
by Daniel Gluck July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

Dear RSSAC Caucus Members, Thank you for your consideration of and applications for travel funding for IETF124 in Montreal, QC, Canada from 1-7 November 2025. This email outlines the process for selecting funded participants for IETF124 based on the RSSAC Caucus IETF Supported Travelers Funding Guidelines.<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OMp4PZKLV9JCXLYNugJSwey6ONFwhFba/view> 1. Overview * Funded Slots Available: 4 * Funding Requests Received: 7 * First Priority Funding Requests Received: Robert Story, Abdulkarim Oloyede * Second Priority Funding Requests Received: James Olorundare, Ali Hussain, Shailesh Gupta * Third Priority Funding Requests Received: Ashish Agrawal, Malick Alassane As the number of requests exceeds the number of available slots, staff will conduct a random selection process as defined in RFC 3797.<https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc3797> The Priority levels were determined by the RSSAC Admin Committee following the guidelines set forth in the RSSAC Caucus IETF Supported Travelers Funding Guidelines.<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OMp4PZKLV9JCXLYNugJSwey6ONFwhFba/view> 2. Final List of Participants for Selection Funding requests are considered one priority at a time, by descending order. After all requests in a priority category are considered, remaining slots will be moved to the next priority. Within each priority, if there are more requests than the number of available slots, the publicly verifiable random selection as described in RFC 3797 will be conducted. First Priority - Funding Secured (4 Slots Available) * Abdulkarim Oloyede * Robert Story Second Priority - Pool for Random Selection (2 slots Remaining) * Shailesh Gupta * Ali Hussain * James Olorundare The Two Remaining Slots will be determined by Random Selection among the Three Second Priority Applicants above. Third Priority - Not Selected for IETF 124 Funding (0 Slots Remaining) * Ashish Agrawal * Malick Alassane 3. The Random Selection Process We will use a publicly verifiable method as detailed in RFC 3797.<https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc3797> Timeline: * Lottery Events: Saturday, 26 July * Data Collection, Selection, and Announcement: Monday, 28 July Sources of Randomness: The selection will be based on the outcomes of three public lotteries. We will use the winning numbers from the evening draws on Saturday, 26 July 2025: * Powerball Lottery (US) (5 Numbers + 1 Powerball) * Link: https://www.powerball.com/ * Lotto 6/49 (Canada) (6 Numbers + 1 Bonus Ball Number) * Link: https://www.olg.ca/en/lottery/play-lotto-649-encore/past-results.html * Hoosier Lotto (Indiana) (6 Numbers) * Link: https://hoosierlottery.com/games/draw/hoosier-lotto/ Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks, Dan Gluck

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Request for Up to date Documentations on Root Servers
by James Olorundare July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

Distinguished colleagues, I am preparing a presentation for an upcoming regional event, and a crucial component is a comprehensive overview of the *DNS Root Zone*. This includes publicly verifiable, up-to-date details on its operational intricacies, particularly within Africa. I need specific information on the *operators of Root servers on the continent, their locations, deployment dates, and other operational specifics*, all of which are good for public dissemination. I aim to present a clear, concise, and highly technical perspective on this foundational internet infrastructure. I will delve into how these critical components enhance local internet resilience and reduce latency across Africa, highlighting the strategic importance of their presence. Your assistance in compiling this precise data will be invaluable for a compelling and informative presentation (URLs of relevant docs will be appreciated, as well as any other relevant info). Thank you *James Kunle Olorundare, SMIEEE* -- Kunle Olorundare (MNSE, PRINCE2) +2348036551591

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Canceled: RSSAC001v3 Work Party Teleconference | Every Two Weeks on Tuesdays | 16:00-17:00 UTC
by ICANN Policy Calendar July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

Ozan Sahin - ICANN Org is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: RSSAC001v3 Work Party Teleconference Time: May 13, 2025 04:00 PM Universal Time UTC Every 2 weeks on Tue, until Oct 14, 2025, 12 occurrence(s) Statement of Work (SoW): https://drive.google.com/file/d/13WIFsTNXAJ3QZZ2Ue8RwjDCgKV6vEPho/view?usp=… Work party wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AoAwDw Agenda: TBD Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/tJ0rf-qrrDkpHdYFUatLlCNpMt3KAaj8STL1/ics?icsT… Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/99683322372?pwd=a0DtaBSl5uqjVpQ94SpsyP2dugatut.1 Meeting ID: 996 8332 2372 Passcode: Ld&ngC3k#1 --- One tap mobile +12532158782,,99683322372#,,,,*1501513337# US (Tacoma) +13017158592,,99683322372#,,,,*1501513337# US (Washington DC) --- Dial by your location • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) • +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) • 833 548 0276 US Toll-free • 833 548 0282 US Toll-free • 877 853 5247 US Toll-free • 888 788 0099 US Toll-free • +61 8 6119 3900 Australia • +61 8 7150 1149 Australia • +61 2 8015 6011 Australia • +61 3 7018 2005 Australia • +61 7 3185 3730 Australia • 1800 317 562 Australia Toll-free • 1800 893 423 Australia Toll-free • 1800 945 157 Australia Toll-free • +1 204 272 7920 Canada • +1 438 809 7799 Canada • +1 587 328 1099 Canada • +1 647 374 4685 Canada • +1 647 558 0588 Canada • +1 778 907 2071 Canada • 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free • +81 3 4578 1488 Japan • +81 3 4579 0545 Japan • +81 363 628 317 Japan • 0 120 829 768 Japan Toll-free • 0 120 836 177 Japan Toll-free • 00 663 381 4092 Japan Toll-free • 0 800 100 5040 Japan Toll-free • +31 20 241 0288 Netherlands • +31 20 794 0854 Netherlands • +31 20 794 6519 Netherlands • +31 20 794 6520 Netherlands • +31 20 794 7345 Netherlands • +31 707 006 526 Netherlands • 0 800 022 1954 Netherlands Toll-free • 0 800 025 0113 Netherlands Toll-free • 0 800 220 0040 Netherlands Toll-free • +46 8 4468 2488 Sweden • +46 8 5016 3827 Sweden • +46 8 5050 0828 Sweden • +46 8 5050 0829 Sweden • +46 8 5052 0017 Sweden • +46 850 539 728 Sweden • 0 200 123 514 Sweden Toll-free • 0 200 123 720 Sweden Toll-free • 0 201 604 329 Sweden Toll-free Meeting ID: 996 8332 2372 Passcode: 1501513337 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abBL9vLbUy

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RSSAC001v3 Work Party Teleconference | UPDATED CADENCE Every Two Weeks on Tuesdays | 16:00 UTC-17:00 UTC
by ICANN Policy Calendar July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

Sent on 8 July to reflect UPDATED CADENCE due to IETF Week Topic: RSSAC001v3 Work Party Teleconference Start Date: Tuesday 29 July 2025 04:00 PM Universal Time UTC (originally 13 May) Every 2 weeks on Tuesday Statement of Work (SoW): https://drive.google.com/file/d/13WIFsTNXAJ3QZZ2Ue8RwjDCgKV6vEPho/view?usp=… Work party wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AoAwDw Agenda: TBD Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/99683322372?pwd=a0DtaBSl5uqjVpQ94SpsyP2dugatut.1 Meeting ID: 996 8332 2372 Passcode Web: Ld&ngC3k#1 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abBL9vLbUy Meeting ID: 996 8332 2372 Passcode Phone: 1501513337

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STARTING NOW: RSSAC001v3 Work Party Teleconference | Every Two Weeks on Tuesdays | 16:00-17:00 UTC
by ICANN Policy Calendar July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

Ozan Sahin - ICANN Org is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: RSSAC001v3 Work Party Teleconference Time: May 13, 2025 04:00 PM Universal Time UTC Every 2 weeks on Tue, until Oct 14, 2025, 12 occurrence(s) Statement of Work (SoW): https://drive.google.com/file/d/13WIFsTNXAJ3QZZ2Ue8RwjDCgKV6vEPho/view?usp=… Work party wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AoAwDw Agenda: TBD Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/tJ0rf-qrrDkpHdYFUatLlCNpMt3KAaj8STL1/ics?icsT…<https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/tJ0rf-qrrDkpHdYFUatLlCNpMt3KAaj8STL1/ics?icsT…> Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/99683322372?pwd=a0DtaBSl5uqjVpQ94SpsyP2dugatut.1 Meeting ID: 996 8332 2372 Passcode: Ld&ngC3k#1 --- One tap mobile +12532158782,,99683322372#,,,,*1501513337# US (Tacoma) +13017158592,,99683322372#,,,,*1501513337# US (Washington DC) --- Dial by your location • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) • +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) • 833 548 0276 US Toll-free • 833 548 0282 US Toll-free • 877 853 5247 US Toll-free • 888 788 0099 US Toll-free • +61 8 6119 3900 Australia • +61 8 7150 1149 Australia • +61 2 8015 6011 Australia • +61 3 7018 2005 Australia • +61 7 3185 3730 Australia • 1800 317 562 Australia Toll-free • 1800 893 423 Australia Toll-free • 1800 945 157 Australia Toll-free • +1 204 272 7920 Canada • +1 438 809 7799 Canada • +1 587 328 1099 Canada • +1 647 374 4685 Canada • +1 647 558 0588 Canada • +1 778 907 2071 Canada • 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free • +81 3 4578 1488 Japan • +81 3 4579 0545 Japan • +81 363 628 317 Japan • 0 120 829 768 Japan Toll-free • 0 120 836 177 Japan Toll-free • 00 663 381 4092 Japan Toll-free • 0 800 100 5040 Japan Toll-free • +31 20 241 0288 Netherlands • +31 20 794 0854 Netherlands • +31 20 794 6519 Netherlands • +31 20 794 6520 Netherlands • +31 20 794 7345 Netherlands • +31 707 006 526 Netherlands • 0 800 022 1954 Netherlands Toll-free • 0 800 025 0113 Netherlands Toll-free • 0 800 220 0040 Netherlands Toll-free • +46 8 4468 2488 Sweden • +46 8 5016 3827 Sweden • +46 8 5050 0828 Sweden • +46 8 5050 0829 Sweden • +46 8 5052 0017 Sweden • +46 850 539 728 Sweden • 0 200 123 514 Sweden Toll-free • 0 200 123 720 Sweden Toll-free • 0 201 604 329 Sweden Toll-free Meeting ID: 996 8332 2372 Passcode: 1501513337 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abBL9vLbUy

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Introduction – Mohibul Mahmud, New RSSAC Caucus Member
by Mohibul Mahmud July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

Dear RSSAC Caucus Members, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Mohibul Mahmud, and I’m honored to have recently joined the RSSAC Caucus. I would like to take a moment to introduce myself and express my enthusiasm for contributing to the important work of the Caucus. I am currently working as a Cloud Engineer at Microsoft, based in Montreal, Canada, with over 25 years of experience in Internet infrastructure, DNS administration and cybersecurity. My technical journey began with DNS and network operations in the ISP sector, where I was involved in supporting F-Root Server deployment at BDIX in Bangladesh and managing BIND-based DNS infrastructure. My current focus areas include cloud monitoring, observability, and system stability—all of which align closely with the mission and technical priorities of the RSSAC. I’ve also been actively involved in Internet governance, having served as an ICANN82 Fellow, ARIN52 Fellow, and participant in various policy forums. I’m particularly interested in joining work parties, contributing to ongoing publications, and learning from the collective expertise of this community. Please feel free to reach out—I welcome the opportunity to collaborate, listen, and contribute wherever possible. Thank you for the warm welcome, and I look forward to working with you all. Warm regards, Mohibul Mahmud Cloud Engineer | Microsoft ICANN82 Fellow | ARIN52 Fellow Montreal, Canada

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