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ICANN Announces New Root Zone Key to Enhance DNS Security in 2024 Ceremony

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Internet security is set to receive a significant boost as the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) embarks on an initiative to generate a new root zone key signing key (KSK) for the Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC). This move, scheduled for the 53rd KSK Ceremony on April 26, 2024, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing effort to safeguard the authenticity of DNS information related to domain names across the globe.

Reviving the Key Generation Process

Following a hiatus caused by the departure of a crucial equipment supplier, ICANN has successfully identified and onboarded a replacement vendor, setting the stage for the generation of the new KSK. This development not only resumes the previously suspended plan but also reinforces ICANN’s commitment to maintaining a secure and stable DNS infrastructure. The new key is anticipated to undergo replication to an alternate facility in the third quarter of 2024, with its pre-publication in the DNS slated for January 2025, and eventual production deployment by late 2026 after a two-year standby period.

A Comprehensive Outreach for Smooth Transition

Understanding the critical importance of this transition for the global Internet community, ICANN is gearing up for an extensive outreach campaign. This campaign aims to educate and prepare stakeholders for the upcoming changes, ensuring a seamless integration of the new key into the DNSSEC framework. This proactive approach seeks to replicate the success of the key rollover exercise conducted in 2018, demonstrating ICANN’s ability to enhance DNS security without disrupting the broader Internet ecosystem.

Future-Proofing DNS Security

In addition to the KSK generation initiative, ICANN is also exploring avenues to further bolster DNS security through the modification of cryptographic algorithms used in signing the root zone. This reflects a broader strategy to adapt to evolving security challenges and maintain the integrity of DNS operations. By continuously evaluating and implementing advanced security measures, ICANN aims to stay ahead of potential threats to the DNS, ensuring its resilience and…

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Former US Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison visits Angelo State for building renaming ceremony

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SAN ANGELO, Texas — Texas native Kay Bailey Hutchison served as a United States senator for 20 years and North Atlantic Treaty Organization representative for four years. 

During her time in government, Hutchison was actively involved in cybersecurity and with recent developments in artificial intelligence, she has continued her work in this area of study. 

On April 27 at Angelo State University, Hutchison attended a ceremony for the renaming of the Center for Security Studies in her honor. 

ASU president Dr. Ronnie Hawkins Jr., San Angelo mayor Brenda Gunter and ASU faculty and staff members were all in attendance for the reveal of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center for Cyber Intelligence, Innovation and Security Studies. 

“Having this wonderful security center here I think is going to build so much prestige for Angelo State because they are in front of the line in providing, really, the cyber security studies, the innovation,” Hutchison said. “They’re looking at new ways to prevent cyber security attacks which is new. We’ve always kind of been on defense, now we’re gonna learn more on offense.” 

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Public and private organizations, as well as personal devices such as cell phones, laptops and computers can all be equally affected by ransomware. Simply defined, ransomware happens when internet files are blocked and can only be accessed by being forced to pay a certain amount of money. 

This is one of the main issues ASU students will be trying to better understand and prevent. 

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“When you’re talking about public institutions like hospitals and school districts, banks, when a cyber attack occurs in one of those, then it can put a whole data release out and sometimes a criminal can get paid for that,” Hutchison said. 

In fact, ASU was specifically chosen to start its cybersecurity program and its findings will eventually be shared with institutions across the state. The program might also be beneficial for Goodfellow Air Force Base students who are interested in technology in the modern world. 

“I think Goodfellow and Angelo State are gonna be partners that will…

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Man berated for ‘hijacking’ girlfriend’s graduation ceremony with proposal – New York Post

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Man berated for ‘hijacking’ girlfriend’s graduation ceremony with proposal  New York Post

Imagine being a man and feeling so threatened by a woman’s intellectual success that you have to force her to frame her identity/agency in relation to you on…

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Ceremony Celebrates Creation of New Navy Cyber Warfare Development Group Reserve Unit – DVIDS

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Ceremony Celebrates Creation of New Navy Cyber Warfare Development Group Reserve Unit  DVIDS

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (NNS) — Navy Reserve leaders formally inaugurated a new Navy Cyber Warfare Development Group (NCWDG) Reserve unit …

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