Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN): A non-profit organization responsible for coordinating the maintenance and procedures of several databases related to the namespaces and numerical spaces of the Internet. These responsibilities include IP address space allocation, protocol identifier assignment, generic (gTLD) and country code (ccTLD), Top-Level Domain name system management, and root server system management. ICANN’s role ensures the network’s stable and secure operation.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D6: Legal - Risk and Compliance | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D5: Security Program Management and Oversight | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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