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Sharing information to protect .nz domains
Sharing information to protect .nz domains from cyber security threats
The Domain Name Commission and CERT NZ have today announced an agreement to share certain domain registration information to help enhance cyber security in New Zealand.
“We and InternetNZ are the stewards of
the .nz domain space. We’re conscious of the role we play
to help keep New Zealanders and their domains safe,” says
Brent Carey, Domain Name Commissioner.
“We’re
pleased to announce that we have signed a Memorandum of
Understanding with CERT NZ, who will use their access to
international cyber threat and vulnerability information
together with withheld domain name registration information
to alert domain owners in the .nz space to cyber security
issues.”
The Memorandum of Understanding sets out how
CERT NZ will be able to access withheld domain name
registration information from the Domain Name Commission
when cyber security threats are identified. “Where
individuals have validly chosen our privacy option, it’s
paramount we protect their privacy. Security of our domain
name space critical infrastructure is equally as imprtant.
Putting this agreement in place means that we can protect
that privacy while also giving CERT NZ access to some
information that they need to help keep New Zealand safe,”
says Mr Carey.
As part of the newly signed agreement,
the Domain Name Commission will share regular transparency
reporting which will include high-level information on the
withheld data accessed by CERT NZ.
“Cyber security has
to be a team sport,” says Rob Pope, Director, CERT NZ.
“CERT NZ works alongside partners both in New Zealand and
globally to help keep Kiwis safe online.”
“We use our
privileged access to information, such as the information
we’ll be able to access under this new Memorandum of
Understanding to help keep New Zealanders safe online,”
says Mr Pope.
“When we’re alerted to issues that may
affect New Zealand domain owners, this agreement means we
can access the right information at the right time.”
The Memorandum of Understanding is in place from June
2018. The Memorandum is available on the Domain Name
Commission website. https://dnc.org.nz/irpo/mou
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