[ncdnhc-discuss] Internet pioneer criticizes ICANN over response to root server at tack

[Chris Chiu]

Bob Alberti, the creator of the Internet Gopher protocol, has savaged the
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers' over a recent attack
that crippled 9 of the 13 Internet domain name system root servers. In an
opinion piece published by CNet News, Alberti charged that "ICANN's
closed-door practices and unresponsiveness illustrate the seriousness of
Tuesday's attack. ... Network engineers dismiss suggestions that the
incident was a massive attack. ... But ICANN is not prepared for a more
sophisticated attack, nor does it have adequate redundancy and safeguards in
place. ... Considering what's at stake, it's time to question the robustness
and security of the Internet under the control of ICANN."

See
http://www.internetdemocracyproject.org/#highlights

Sincerely,
Christopher Chiu
Technology Policy Analyst
American Civil Liberties Union