Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2012-03-16 - Approval of the DNS Risk Management Framework WG Charter

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2012-03-16 - Approval of the DNS Risk Management Framework WG Charter


Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
Approval of the DNS Risk Management Framework Working Group Charter
Summary: 

Board approves the charter of the DNS Risk Management Framework Working Group.

Category: 
Administration and Budget
Meeting Date: 
Fri, 16 Mar 2012
Resolution Number: 
2012.03.16.07
Status: 
Complete
Implementation Actions: 
  • None
Resolution Text: 

Whereas, on 18 March 2011, the Board directed the Board Governance Committee (BGC) to recommend to the Board a working group to oversee the development of a risk management framework and system for the DNS as it pertains to ICANN's role as defined in the ICANN Bylaws.

Whereas, at its meeting on 28 October 2011, the ICANN Board approved the Board membership of the Working Group as recommended by the Board Governance Committee.

Whereas, on 12 March 2012 the Board Governance Committee approved the draft charter of the DNS Risk Management Framework Working Group and recommended that the Board approve the charter.

Resolved (2012.03.16.07), the Board approves the charter of the DNS Risk Management Framework Working Group.

Rationale for Resolution: 

The development of a risk management framework is intended to fulfill the Board's expressed desire to develop a security framework for Internet naming and address allocation services that defines the key focus areas, and identifies where the responsibilities for each area lie. The Board has established this working group of individuals with expertise in the relevant topic area to oversee the development of such a risk management framework and system for the DNS as it pertains to ICANN's role as defined in the ICANN Bylaws. The progress reflected by the establishment of this working group will assist ICANN in continuing to work to maintain security, stability and resiliency of the DNS.

The results of the work overseen by this group should have a positive effect on the community in that it shall help define focus areas and responsibility. The establishment of the working group should not have a fiscal impact on the organization or the community.

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