[At-Large] FRIENDLY REMINDER: Review on Trusted Community Representation #Root #Zone #DNSSEC [Call for Comments]

Thu Feb 6 07:39:36 UTC 2014

Dear Sala, All,

Regarding the ALAC statement about Review of Trusted Community
Representation in Root Zone DNSSEC Key Signing Ceremonies and based on the
comments made in LACRALO, I am trying to summarize the main points to be
included in the ALAC statement:

 -We agree that the signing process of cryptographic keys that are at the
basis of the DNSSEC reliability is of great importance.

-The word "sacred" could be changed to "solemn" because it is a solemnity
and its compliance is an essential requirement to the KSK process.

-We believe that the whole process of the ceremony itself is a guarantee of
transparency and protection of users. It should be expressed more clearly
how this issue may affect Internet users.

-The statement should be expanded to the recognition of the unique
combination the key-signing and TCRs make of broad participation,
transparency and accountability in order to serve the central function of
preserving and enhancing the stability, security and resilience of the DNS,
thus engendering widespread trust.

-We do not believe ALAC should propose any increase in processes;
streamlining should be the direction. We also consider it is not necessary
to increase the number of TCR. This number is reasonable. These members
were selected according to clear rules and ensuring compliance with
requirements.

-As for support for TCRs, a statement that acting as a TCR should be
cost-neutral for those not supported by firms or other entities should
suffice. A statement in very restrained terms would go counter to the
possibility that the draft be read as suggesting the poorly warranted
creation of yet another source of travel funds. We consider it important to
maintain the independence and accountability of the process that is being
controlled.

- We believe that the entire last paragraph of the statement should be
removed. We don't agree with the reference to the "curiosity" of ALAC.
That's something should not of interest to ALAC. Also we don't agree to
expand the pool of TCR.

Please take these comments into account to be included in the
aforementioned statement

(I have already requested Matt to upload this comment to the Wiki).

Thank you.

Best Regards,

Fatima

2014-02-04 Aida Noblia <aidanoblia at gmail.com>:

> Dear Oliver :Thank you for your explanation. I sent a comment yesterday
> LACRALO list, but in Spanish. Today saw the urgent request of Salanieta and
> sent the comment translated, but my English is not good ..
>
> Best Regards
> Aída
>
>
> 2014-02-04 Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl at gih.com>:
>
> > Dear Aida,
> >
> > thank you for your comments which I am asking staff to include on the
> > WIKI. Anonymous comments are current turned off due to a recent spam
> > attack.
> > Comments may also be forwarded by email to staff at atlarge.icann.org
> >
> > Kind regards,
> >
> > Olivier
> >
> > On 04/02/2014 20:42, Aida Noblia wrote:
> > > Dear Salanieta:
> > >
> > >   I was unable to add my comments on the wiki because the editor does
> not
> > > load, although I tried several times.
> > >
> > > My comment was sent yesterday LACRALO <
> > > lac-discuss-es at atlarge-lists.icann.org> list in spanish, and I copy
> this
> > > below,  with a variant cleared on that list in another mail, in which I
> > > send it deleted the wrong paragraph .
> > >
> > > Best Regards
> > >
> > >
> > > I agree with the draft Salanieta with the observations made by Olivier
> ,
> > > except the issue of financing , which I agree with Alexander. The word
> "
> > > sacred " could be changed to " solemn " because it is a solemnity and
> > > compliance is an essential requirement in the process of KSK .
> > >
> > > Responsibility regarding the control of TCR , which mentions Alexander
> on
> > > ensuring transparency , accountability , and defending the Internet
> > users,
> > > and is set to generic point 9 of the Statement of Commitment between
> the
> > > Department of Commerce U.S. and ICANN , (the first document cited by
> > > Salanieta ) .
> > >
> > >  Moreover, the entire process of the ceremony itself is a guarantee of
> > > transparency and protection of users . There are strict controls and
> > > detailed in the DNSSEC Practice Statement of the procedure for
> > > accreditation of entry of persons, etc., for the Root Zone Operator
> (TCR
> > )
> > > , your responsibilities are established and each of the steps you must
> > > follow what is proper documents governing safety at these levels of the
> > > root.
> > >
> > >  There are also prerequisites for the selection and appointment of the
> > TCR
> > > , instructions for its function.That's part of the technical process of
> > the
> > > company Verisign , specialist in informatic security .
> > >
> > >  As for the number of TCR , understand that it is reasonable and who
> > > applied for the position, must know and accept their demands were
> > selected
> > > according to rules and monitored compliance with requirements and is
> > > scheduled for the 21 selected will be appointed only some will setected
> > ( 6
> > > or 8) for two ceremonies that simultaneously at different locations
> each
> > > year in four opportunities . The amount would be more to cover possible
> > > contingencies.
> > >
> > > Regarding see major funding strictly maintain the independence of the
> > > process being controlled , between those who are appointed to control
> the
> > > process and who is responsible of it, in these last ICANN. This,
> besides
> > > exposing Alexander and there are many whose travel costs that could and
> > > perhaps should be without, given the possibility of remote
> participation
> > ,
> > > which is not the case of the TCR , which have be physically present .
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > 2014-02-04 Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro <
> > > salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro at gmail.com>:
> > >
> > >> Dear All,
> > >>
> > >> The call for comments from At Large closes on 7th February, 2014.
> > >>
> > >> There is currently some difference in views on whether the Trusted
> > >> Community Representatives (TCRs) should have indefinite terms of
> whether
> > >> this should rotated.
> > >>
> > >> Should TCRs continue to remain self funded or should they be funded?
> > >>
> > >> There are also a few other important aspects of this that we would
> like
> > to
> > >> consult the wider community on before amending the draft. For those of
> > you
> > >> who have already commented, thank you. I am mindful that we still have
> > not
> > >> heard from others. Feel free to comment directly on the wiki via the
> > link
> > >> below or by responding to this thread.
> > >>
> > >> https://community.icann.org/x/nge6Ag
> > >>
> > >> Your input into this process will help us finalize the Draft. May we
> > have
> > >> your views please?
> > >>
> > >> Kind Regards,
> > >> Sala
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 7:45 AM, Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro <
> > >> salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> Dear All,
> > >>>
> > >>> This is just a friendly reminder in case you missed it that there is
> an
> > >>> ongoing Review on Trusted Community Representation in Root Zone
> DNSSEC
> > >> Key
> > >>> Signing Ceremonies. Grateful if the RALO Chairs could also ask their
> > >>> members for their views.
> > >>>
> > >>> For the benefit of the general community at large and those who have
> > just
> > >>> entered the community, you would have been advised at some point that
> > >>> anyone in At Large can have their say on aspects of Policies either
> > >>> individually as you comment directly on the site to the staff
> concerned
> > >> or
> > >>> as we in the At Large community do it through the At Large channels
> by
> > >> way
> > >>> of the "Wiki" or through email discussions.
> > >>>
> > >>> If you would like to comment on the Draft Statement currently being
> > >>> developed by the At Large on this matter, visit:
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>
> >
> https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Review+of+Trusted+Community+Representation+in+Root+Zone+DNSSEC+Key+Signing+Ceremonies+Workspace?focusedCommentId=46498543#comment-46498543
> > >>> If you are finding that you have difficulties posting your comment on
> > the
> > >>> wiki, feel free to respond to this thread and post your thoughts. On
> > the
> > >>> wiki you will see that the Review Team had laid several questions for
> > the
> > >>> public and wider community. This can help guide your comments and to
> > >> have a
> > >>> fair idea of the areas that they want and value your feedback on. The
> > At
> > >>> Large will close the call for comments on the 7th of February, 2014
> so
> > >> get
> > >>> your thoughts in if you want them factored in.
> > >>>
> > >>> In case you do not have a profile to enable you to post on the Wiki
> > >> (ICANN
> > >>> Confluence) - please contact At Large staff offline.
> > >>>
> > >>> Kind Regards,
> > >>> Sala
> > >>>
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