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.ORG is the First Open Top-Level Domain to be Signed with Domain Name Security Extensions

.ORG, The Public Interest Registry Successfully Implements DNSSEC in the Zone Reston, VA – June, 2, 2009 – Today, .ORG, The Public Interest Registry (www.pir.org), the company behind the .ORG domain name, is the first open generic Top-Level Domain to successfully sign the .ORG zone file with Domain Name Security Extensions (DNSSEC). To date, the .ORG zone is the largest domain registry to implement the security measure. “We feel that implementing DNSSEC is a fundamental step in the upgrade of Internet security and stability,” says Alexa Raad, CEO of .ORG, The Public Interest Registry. “With continuing growth of the Internet and the increasing number of applications depending on the DNS, this is a critical step in the evolution of the Internet. Pioneering technologies which are in the public interest, such as DNSSEC, are core to .ORG’s mission.” In June 2008, the PIR proposal to implement DNSSEC within the .ORG zone

DNSSEC Industry Coalition Symposium is Announced

Issues and Proposed Solutions for DNSSEC Deployment and Signing the Root Will Be Discussed Reston, VA- May 21, 2009 – The DNSSEC Industry Coalition Symposium is announced today in collaboration with Google, Nominum, Inc. and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and will be held June 11-12, 2009, in Washington, DC. The purpose will be to discuss and identify potential and perceived issues with the Domain Name System (DNS) and DNSSEC deployment due to signing the DNS root zone. During the first part of the symposium, participants will present issues along with any proposed solutions. During the second part, recommended solutions or next steps for reaching solutions will be discussed. The Coalition Symposium participants are from the global community of DNSSEC software vendors, root operators, ISPs and other resolver operators, DNS security community, and others. The results from discussions will be published in a Coalition Report and

The Winners of the First-Ever NTC .ORG Ambassador Awards Announced

Finalists declared during leading nonprofit technology conference in San Francisco RESTON, VA – (May 11, 2009) – .ORG, The Public Interest Registry (www.pir.org) announces the finalists of the first-ever NTC .ORG Ambassador Awards following the successful Nonprofit Technology Conference in San Francisco, CA. This award showcases the innovative and trend-setting ways .ORGs are using technology and social media to advance their mission, grow membership, and broaden awareness and visibility for their work and members. There were 4 finalists and 1 winner chosen among the many submissions received. “The .ORG Ambassador Program recognizes upstanding .ORGs and promotes sharing of best practices, communication, and interaction across the .ORG community,” says Lance Wolak, Director of Marketing and Product Management for .ORG, The Public Interest Registry. “As trend-setters in the area of technology and social media, these companies prove how effective communities of like-minded individuals online can ultimately help share ideas and enhance lives.”

.ORG, The Public Interest Registry Congratulates All .ORG Webby Winners

A Record Year for .ORG Winners at the 13th Annual Celebration in June Reston, VA – May 5, 2009 – Today, .ORG, The Public Interest Registry (www.pir.org), the company behind the .ORG domain name, congratulates all .ORG community members honored as winners of the 13th Annual Webby Awards. Winners will be honored at a star-studded ceremony hosted by Saturday Night Live’s Seth Meyers in New York City on June 8th. The Webby’s continue to see a significant rise in .ORG winners, with a 37% increase from 2008 to 2009. “As the Official Sponsor of this year’s Webby Awards, I am excited to cheer on the nominees as well as the winners.” says Alexa Raad, CEO of .ORG, The Public Interest Registry. “The .ORGs recognized at the Webbys as nominees and winners represent a community who is constantly innovating to turn their ideas into action for the greater good. It is

The .ORG Advisory Council Appoints New Worldwide Internet Leaders

Reston, VA – April 2, 2009 – .ORG, The Public Interest Registry (https://pir.org) announced today the appointment of 1 Advisory Council member and the reappointment of 3 current Council members to fill expiring term open seats. The .ORG Advisory Council, created in 2003, was established to solicit input from and be responsive to the needs, concerns, and views of the global Internet community in the management of the .ORG generic Top Level Domain registry. Created to advise on issues ranging from public policy to the introduction of new services, their perspectives, representing the voice of the global noncommercial community, play a vital role in the long-term success of .ORG. “The Advisory Council has an essential role in our organization, and I am keen to solicit their input on the issues facing .ORG and our community of Internet users”, says Alexa Raad, CEO of .ORG, The Public Interest Registry. New members

.ORG, The Public Interest Registry and NTEN Announce the Creation of the NTC .ORG Ambassador Award

The NTC .ORG Ambassador Award will debut during April’s NTC Conference in San Francisco Reston, VA – March 19, 2009 – .ORG, The Public Interest Registry (www.pir.org), the registry behind the global .ORG domain name, announces its first-ever NTC .ORG Ambassador Award. The program will debut at this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in San Francisco, CA. The NTC Conference is put on by the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) and runs from April 26th to April 28th, 2009. The Award is being held in conjunction with NTEN and nominations are open across their membership community. “We are so excited to be able to honor members of our talented and innovative .ORG community through this Ambassador Award,” says Alexa Raad, CEO of The Public Interest Registry. “The Ambassador Program is a key element in our ongoing effort to promote an open and communal spirit across the .ORG domain and we are

DNSSEC Industry Coalition Meets with Google’s Chief Internet Evangelist Vint Cerf and Internet Researcher Dan Kaminsky

Reston, VA – 18 March 2009 – The DNSSEC Industry Coalition (www.dnsseccoalition.org) comprised of 20 organizations streamlining the rollout of DNSSEC worldwide, gathered on Friday, March 13, 2009, to share best practices in deployment and meet the urgent challenge to secure the Internet’s domain name system (DNS). Approximately 50 people attended the meeting and 3 presentations were scheduled with a lively Q&A following. Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist for Google, Vint Cerf, provided a keynote speech on the pressing need to sign the root zone and the importance of efforts to implement DNSSEC. “The Internet needs this technology and it needs it now,” said Vint Cerf during his speech to the Coalition about their collaborative efforts and goals of widespread adoption of DNSSEC. “As a group you can help make the point to policy makers that this is important.” Presentations were given by representatives from .SE (the Internet Infrastructure Foundation)

The DNSSEC Industry Coalition Announces the Formation of its Registrar Review Team

Reston, VA -11 March 2009 – The DNSSEC Industry Coalition (https://dnsseccoalition.org) announces today the formation of its Registrar Review Team following the 34th public meeting of the Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) in Mexico City, Mexico. The Registrar Review Team is comprised of companies that will provide the coalition with valuable information from a registrar’s unique perspective. “I welcome the registrars who have joined the Coalition and are leading efforts for widespread adoption of DNSSEC ,” says Alexa Raad, CEO of .ORG, The Public Interest Registry and founder of the DNSSEC Coalition. “Registrars are critical to the overall deployment of DNSSEC, and we look forward to long term collaboration with this important technical upgrade.” “MarkMonitor® aims to be at the forefront of methods to secure our customers’ brands,” says Ihab Shraim, Chief Security Officer with MarkMonitor. “DNSSEC is a very important next step to the future of

Alexa Raad is Selected as a Smart100 Award Recipient

.ORG CEO is Recognized as one of Greater Washington’s Thought Leaders by Washington SmartCEO Magazine Reston, VA- February 20, 2009- .ORG, The Public Interest Registry (www.pir.org) is proud to announce that CEO Alexa Raad has been named to the Washington SmartCEO magazine’s 2009 Smart100 program, an exclusive group of 100 CEO’s assembled by an independent selection committee selected for his or her Leadership, Strategic Vision, and Character. Under Raad’s leadership, PIR has grown in its number of domain name registrations and has advanced through strategic initiatives which increase security and access. These initiatives include leading the implementation of Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) as well as the creation of a cross-industry group dedicated to solving issues related to malware, phishing, and other aspects of Internet security risk and fraud. Valuable resources have been launched for the .ORG community including the .ORG Resource Center, a revised .ORG web presence blogging

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.ORG is the First Open Top-Level Domain to be Signed with Domain Name Security Extensions

DNSSEC Industry Coalition Symposium is Announced

The Winners of the First-Ever NTC .ORG Ambassador Awards Announced

.ORG, The Public Interest Registry Congratulates All .ORG Webby Winners

The .ORG Advisory Council Appoints New Worldwide Internet Leaders

.ORG, The Public Interest Registry and NTEN Announce the Creation of the NTC .ORG Ambassador Award

DNSSEC Industry Coalition Meets with Google’s Chief Internet Evangelist Vint Cerf and Internet Researcher Dan Kaminsky

The DNSSEC Industry Coalition Announces the Formation of its Registrar Review Team

Alexa Raad is Selected as a Smart100 Award Recipient