[ncdnhc-discuss] FYI: ICANN new LA agenda

[Manon Ress]

[QUOTE] The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
is turning its focus sharply toward Internet security and stability. Its
annual meeting in November has been reshaped to look at these issues,
possibly bumping other items off the agenda, ICANN President Stuart Lynn
said in a Wednesday statement. "The events of September 11 have caused
institutions worldwide to rethink their plans and priorities," Lynn said
of the terrorist attacks in the United States. "As an international
institution, ICANN is not immune. In light of these new circumstances,
it would be irresponsible for ICANN not to conduct an in-depth 
assessment of the robustness and security of the Internet's naming and
addressing systems." Lynn called for public input on how the issue
should be addressed at the meeting, such as potential threats, ways to
improve readiness and potential policy changes. [END OF QUOTE]
in National Journal's Tech Daily pm edition--William New
 
On ICANN's page:
http://www.icann.org/announcements/announcement-26sep01.htm