<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><div><span id="OLK_SRC_BODY_SECTION"><font face="Consolas"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">Call for Participation -- ICANN DNSSEC Workshop 26 March 2014<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">DON'T READ THIS MESSAGE! We know it's the holiday season and many of you will ignore this message completely, so we'll be sure to send another message in early January - but for those of you who might have some time over the holidays to think about ideas for a presentation related to DNSSEC, please read on... <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">The DNSSEC Deployment Initiative and the Internet Society Deploy360 Programme, in cooperation with the ICANN Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC), are planning a DNSSEC Workshop at the ICANN meeting in Singapore on 26 March 2014. The DNSSEC Workshop has been a part of ICANN meetings for several years and has provided a forum for both experienced and new people to meet, present and discuss current and future DNSSEC deployments. For reference, the most recent session was held at the ICANN meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 20 November 2013. The presentations and transcripts are available at: <a href="http://durban47.icann.org/node/39749" style="color: purple; ">hhttp://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-dnssec</a>.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">We are seeking presentations on the following topics:<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">1. DNSSEC Activities in the Asia Pacific region: <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">For this panel we are seeking participation from those who have been involved in DNSSEC deployment in the Asia Pacific region and also from those who have not deployed DNSSEC but who have a keen interest in the challenges and benefits of deployment. In particular, we will consider the following questions: What can DNSSEC do for you? What doesn't it do? What are the internal tradeoffs to implementing DNSSEC?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">2. The Operational Realities of Running DNSSEC<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">Now that DNSSEC has become an operational norm for many registries, registrars, and ISPs, what have we learned about how we manage DNSSEC? What is the best practice around key rollovers? How often do you review your disaster recovery procedures? Is there operational familiarity within your customer support teams? What operational statistics have we gathered about DNSSEC? Are there experiences being documented in the form of best practices, or something similar, for transfer of signed zones?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">3. Implementing DNSSEC Validation At Internet Service Providers (ISPs)<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">Internet Service Providers (ISPs) play a critical role by enabling DNSSEC validation for the caching DNS resolvers used by their customers. We have now seen massive rollouts of DNSSEC validation within large North American ISPs and at ISPs around the world. We are interested in presentations on topics such as: <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">* What does an ISP need to do to prepare its network for implementing DNSSEC validation? <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">* How does an ISP need to prepare its support staff and technical staff for the rollout of DNSSEC validation? <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">* What measurements are available about the degree of DNSSEC validation currently deployed? <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">* What tools are available to help an ISP deploy DNSSEC validation?</p></div></font></span><div><font face="Consolas">* What are the practical server-sizing impacts of enabling DNSSEC validation on ISP DNS Resolvers (ex. cost, memory, cpu, bandwidth, technical support, etc.)?</font></div><span id="OLK_SRC_BODY_SECTION"><font face="Consolas"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">4. DNSSEC and DANE In The Enterprise<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">Similar to ISPs, enterprises can play a critical role in both providing DNSSEC validation to their internal networks and also through signing of the enterprises's own domains. We are seeking presentations from enterprises who have implemented DNSSEC on either or both validation and signing and can address questions such as:<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">* What are the benefits to enterprises of rolling out DNSSEC validation? And how do they do so?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">* What are the challenges to deployment for these organizations and how could DANE and other DNSSEC applications address those challenges?<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">* How should an enterprise best prepare its IT staff and network to implement DNSSEC?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">* What tools and systems are available to assist enterprises in the deployment of DNSSEC?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">* How can the DANE protocol be used within an enterprise to bring a higher level of security to transactions using SSL/TLS certificates?</p></div></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">5. DANE and DNSSEC Applications<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">The DNS-based Authentication of Named Entitites (DANE) protocol is an exciting development where DNSSEC can be used to provide a strong additional trust layer for traditional SSL/TLS certificates. There is strong interest for DANE usage within web transactions as well as for securing email and Voice-over-IP (VoIP). We are seeking presentations on topics such as:<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">* What are some of the new and innovative uses of DANE and other DNSSEC applications in new areas or industries?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">* What tools and services are now available that can support DANE usage?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">* How soon could DANE and other DNSSEC applications become a deployable reality?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">* How can the industry used DANE and other DNSSEC applications as a mechanism for creating a more secure Internet?</p></div></div></font></span><div><font face="Consolas"><br></font></div><div><font face="Consolas">We would be particularly interested in any live demonstrations of DNSSEC / DANE applications and services. For example, a demonstration of the actual process of setting up a site with a certificate stored in a TLSA record that correctly validates would be welcome. Demonstrations of new tools that make the setup of DNSSEC or DANE more automated would also be welcome.</font></div><span id="OLK_SRC_BODY_SECTION"><font face="Consolas"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">6. When Unexpected DNSSEC Events Occur<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">What have we learned from some of the operational outages that we have seen over the past 18 months? Are there lessons that we can pass on to those just about to implement DNSSEC? How do you manage dissemination of information about the outage? What have you learned about communications planning? Do you have a route to ISPs and registrars? How do you liaise with your CERT community?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">7. Preparing for Root Key Rollover<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">For this topic we are seeking input on issues relating to root key rollover. In particular, we are seeking comments from vendors, ISPs, and the community that will be affected by distribution of new root keys.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">8. DNSSEC Automation<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">For DNSSEC to reach massive deployment levels it is clear that a higher level of automation is required than is currently available. Topics for which we would like to see presentations include:<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">* What tools, systems and services are available to help automate DNSSEC key management?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">* Can you provide an analysis of current tools/services and identify gaps?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">* Where in the various pieces that make up DNSSEC signing and validation are the best opportunities for automation?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">* What are the costs and benefits of different approaches to automation?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">9. Guidance for Registrars in Supporting DNSSEC: <o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">The 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) for Registrars and Resellers requires the support of DNSSEC beginning on January 1, 2014. We are seeking presentations discussing:<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">* What are the specific technical requirements of the RAA and how can registrars meet those requirements?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">* What tools and systems are available for registrars that include DNSSEC support?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">* What information do registrars need to provide to resellers and ultimately customers?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">We are particularly interested in hearing from registrars who have signed the 2013 RAA and have either already implemented DNSSEC support or have a plan for doing so.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">10. APIs Between the Registrars and DNS Hosting Operators<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">One specific area that has been identified as needing focus is the communication between registrars and DNS hosting operators, specifically when these functions are provided by different entities. Right now the communication, such as the transfer of a DS record, occurs primarily by way of the domain name holder copying and pasting information from one web interface to another. How can this be automated? We would welcome presentations by either registrars or DNS hosting operators who have implemented APIs for the communication of DNSSEC information - or from people with ideas around how such APIs could be constructed.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">In addition, we welcome suggestions for additional topics.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">If you are interested in participating, please send a brief (1-2 sentence) description of your proposed presentation to <a href="mailto:dnssec-singapore@shinkuro.com" style="color: purple; ">dnssec-singapore@shinkuro.com</a> by **Friday, 31 January 2014**<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">We hope that you can join us.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">Julie Hedlund<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">On behalf of the DNSSEC Workshop Program Committee:<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">Steve Crocker, Shinkuro<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">Mark Elkins, DNS/ZACR<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">Cath Goulding, Nominet UK<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">Jean Robert Hountomey, AfricaCERT<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">Jacques Latour, .CA<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">Xiaodong Lee, CNNIC</p></div></div></div></font></span><div><font face="Consolas">Luciano Minuchin, NIC.AR</font></div><span id="OLK_SRC_BODY_SECTION"><div><font face="Consolas"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; "><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">Russ Mundy, Sparta/Parsons<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">Ondřej Surý, CZ.NIC<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">Lance Wolak, .ORG, The Public Interest Registry<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">Yoshiro Yoneya, JPRS<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; ">Dan York, Internet Society</p></div></font></div></span></div></body></html>