<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Dear all,<br><br><b>Do you know the DNS Runs on Free and Open Source Software (FOSS)?</b><div><br>Incase you missed today's call, one publication that stood out was "<a href="https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/security-and-stability-advisory-committee-ssac-reports/sac132-25-09-2025-en.pdf"><span id="gmail-mt-tracked-link_3_1779133723828" style="color:red"></span>SSAC SAC132 — The Domain Name System Runs on Free and Open Source Software (FOSS)</a>"<div><div><br></div><div>The DNS and much of the Internet’s critical infrastructure heavily depend on Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). To gain deeper insight into the technical, policy, and public-interest implications discussed during the session, community members are encouraged to read the SSAC publication:<br>SSAC SAC132 — The Domain Name System Runs on Free and Open Source Software (FOSS): <br><a href="https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/security-and-stability-advisory-committee-ssac-reports/sac132-25-09-2025-en.pdf">https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/security-and-stability-advisory-committee-ssac-reports/sac132-25-09-2025-en.pdf</a><br><br>The report provides important perspectives on:<br>- The dependence of DNS infrastructure on FOSS<br>- Security, stability, and sustainability considerations<br>- Risks affecting the broader Internet ecosystem<br>- Why FOSS matters for non-commercial users, civil society, and the public interest<br><br>This is particularly relevant for ongoing discussions around DNS governance, Internet resilience, digital rights, and community-driven technology development.<br><br>Highly recommended reading for anyone interested in DNS policy, cybersecurity, and the future of an open Internet. ☺️<br><br>Best regards,<br></div></div></div></div><br><img width="0" height="0" class="mailtrack-img" alt="" style="display:flex" src="https://mailtrack.io/trace/mail/b1a60b79e6e385ec14f12826a0d8009fe68050bf.png?u=10221642"><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, May 18, 2026 at 4:38 PM Andrea Glandon via Ncuc-discuss <<a href="mailto:ncuc-discuss@lists.ncuc.org">ncuc-discuss@lists.ncuc.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div class="msg5620861874640320527">





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