Free and Open Source Software Forms the Foundation of the Domain Name System
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Summary
The article discusses how free and open-source software (FOSS) is fundamental to the Domain Name System (DNS), which is the backbone of internet connectivity. It highlights the ICANN Security and Stability Advisory Committee's publication of SAC132, which documents this relationship. The article emphasizes the importance of this issue as governments worldwide consider cybersecurity regulations that could impact DNS operations, given FOSS's ubiquity in domain registration and retrieval processes.
Key quotes
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The ICANN Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) is pleased to announce the publication of SAC132: The Domain Name System Runs on Free and Open Source Software (FOSS).
As governments around the world explore new cybersecurity regulations, the ubiquity of FOSS in DNS operations—from domain registration to retrieval—means that policy decisions made today will have direct impact.
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