ICANN, DNS Abuse, and the INFERMAL Project
with Dr. Samaneh Tajalizadehkhoob and Dr. Carlos Hernandez Ganan, ICANN
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Date: January 21, 2025
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Time: 16:00 – 17:30 (CET) / 15:00 – 16:30 (UTC)
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Format: Online (the session will be conducted in English without translation, registration required, details below)
What to Expect:
During this session, Dr. Samaneh Tajalizadehkhoob (ICANN Principal Security, Stability & Resiliency Specialist; KU Leuven, DistriNet Research Group) and Dr. Carlos Hernandez Ganan (ICANN Lead Security, Stability & Resiliency Specialist; TU Delft) will lead a discussion on DNS Abuse, covering its impact on global cybersecurity and ongoing efforts in the fight against cybercrime. The session will also introduce the INFERMAL project, an innovative research initiative aimed at identifying, mitigating, and preventing DNS abuse.
Key Topics to be Covered:
- Challenges related to DNS abuse in the context of cybersecurity.
- The role of DNS abuse in combating cybercrime, misinformation, and other harmful online activities.
- An overview of the INFERMAL project: its goals, methodology, and significance for DNS security.
- The collaboration of international organizations and stakeholders in addressing DNS abuse.
Why Attend?
- Gain valuable insights from two leading experts in cybersecurity and internet governance.
- Understand the scale of DNS abuse and its impact on global internet security.
- Participate in a discussion with professionals and researchers specializing in cybersecurity, international law, and internet governance.
Who Should Attend?
Researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in internet governance, cybersecurity, and law. This Master Class is aimed at individuals interested in:
- DNS and its role in internet governance.
- Cybersecurity and methods for combating DNS-related threats.
- Policy development concerning internet security and digital infrastructure.
Registration
The session is primarily intended for Lodz Uni students who are enrolled in the Legal Aspects of Computer Science course at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science during the current academic year. Individuals outside of this group who wish to attend should send a blank email with the subject "LCH Master Class 02" to: lch@wpia.uni.lodz.pl by January 20, 2025. You will receive a link to the session. Registration is mandatory for security reasons.
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