ICANN for Techies

Day 2 of #ICANN sessions at EDP University in Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷 Today, university students in San Juan are exploring how the Internet works, learning about the Domain Name System (DNS), and discovering the role ICANN plays in supporting a secure, stable, and interoperable Internet. 🌐 The week continues next Tuesday in San Sebastián, bringing these capacity-building activities to more students across Puerto Rico.

A week of #ICANN activities is underway at EDP University in Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷 Today, professors are taking part in a dedicated Train-the-Trainers session, gaining knowledge and resources on Internet governance and the DNS ecosystem. We were also pleased to welcome EDP University President Gladys T. Nieves Vázquez for opening remarks. 🌐 Activities continue tomorrow and next Tuesday with capacity-building sessions for students in San Juan and San Sebastián.

⏰ Tomorrow: Join us for the EMEA Webinar Series – KSK Rollover 2026! The DNS root zone Key Signing Key rollover is approaching. On 11 October 2026, the new trust anchor, KSK-2024, is planned to be used to sign the root zone for the first time. Are your DNSSEC-validating resolvers prepared? Join us tomorrow to learn more about the rollover, how to check your resolvers, and what operators can expect from this important change. There’s still time to register—join us! 🔗go.icann.org/4woFICm #ICANN #DNSSEC #KSKRollover #DNS

🌍 ICANN is heading to Kigali, Rwanda for the Africa Cyber Defense Forum 2025 (30 Sept – 2 Oct)! The Forum is a continental platform for public-private cooperation, bringing together government officials, technology experts, and business leaders to shape Africa’s cybersecurity agenda. Don’t miss Yazid Akanho, ICANN’s Technical Engagement Manager for the MEA Region, as he presents: 🔐 “Leveraging on KINDNS framework to improve the security of DNS infrastructures” 🗓️ 30 September 2025 ⏰ 10:30 - 11:00 UTC+2 This is your chance to gain practical insights on strengthening DNS resilience and security. 💡 For more information >> bit.ly/3KC5MaV #ACDF2025 #Kigali #cybersecurity @AcdfNetworks

This week, we concluded two full days of the training "DNS, Interconnection, and Secure Network Operations" in Medellín, Colombia, organized by #ICANN together with @lacnic @lacnog #NAPColombia @nogcolombia. Many thanks to the more than 40 participants who took part!

🇵🇷 From 31 March to 2 April 2025, #ICANN partnered with @edpuniversity of Puerto Rico for capacity-building sessions in San Sebastián & San Juan. ✅ 100+ students joined to learn how the #Internet works & explore career opportunities. Learn more >> go.icann.org/4iaSIEH

🇵🇷 Our Puerto Rico capacity sessions continue this morning! Our team is training students at EDP University in San Juan on how the #Internet works and exploring career opportunities in the field. More than 50 students joined!

🇵🇷 This afternoon in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico, students are diving into the Domain Name System and routing through a hands-on lab, strengthening their understanding of how the #Internet works, as part of #ICANN’s joint efforts with EDP University.

Hola from Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷 This week, #ICANN partnered with EDP University of Puerto Rico to deliver capacity-building sessions in San Sebastián and San Juan, helping students learn how the #Internet works and explore career opportunities.

#ICANN and EDP University are hosting a 2-day training in Puerto Rico next week on how the #Internet works, the #DNS, routing, and career options! 🚀 📲 Stay tuned to our social media for more updates!

“#ICANN's mission is much more than just domain names; it is the global coordination of unique identifiers around the world to ensure the Internet works seamlessly,” Kim Davies said during #ICANN82.

What's the Root Server System? How does it work? On morning 2 at #ICANN82 in Seattle, Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC) members introduced this topic to participants. Want to learn more about it? Check out our dedicated page >> go.icann.org/41CYska

Enhance your DNSSEC skills at ICANN’s workshop in Iceland, 4-5 Feb 2025. Get hands-on training in zone signing, key management, and validation. Don’t miss this opportunity - register today: go.icann.org/4heb8EO

Join ICANN's technical training: RPKI: From Zero to Hero in 6 Years on 29 January 2025 (virtual). Explore RPKI's journey and its impact on global Internet security. Open to network operators and tech experts. Register now: go.icann.org/4ggtPXp