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Tender for acquiring hardware for Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC)
he Estonian Internet Foundation has announced a public tender for acquiring the hardware required for a more secure operation of DNSSEC.
The Foundation has started a process of deploying the Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) and is organising a tender for acquiring the Hardware Security Modules.
The reference number for the public tender "Hardware Security Module (HSM) seadmete omandamine - Acquisition of Hardware Security Modules (HSM)” in the Procurement Register is 145918. The deadline for submitting tenders is 11 a.m. on 2nd of October, 2013. A tender notice has been published in the EU tenders’ database athttp://ted.europa.eu/ with the reference number 2013300743.
DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) is a security key system ensuring that the user will be directed to the correct webpage after entering a URL into a browser. For example, DNSSEC will guarantee that after entering the URL of an Internet banking environment, a user will not be directed to a webpage with a similar look and feel that has been set up by organisers of fraud intent on stealing data and passwords.
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IGF
IGF 2025: the Future of Internet Governance
At the end of June, the small town of Lillestrøm in Norway became the center of the digital world. People who work with internet policy, tech experts, politicians, and internet fans from all around the globe came together for a big event: the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025.
.EE on the Rise: Trends, Growth, and What’s Next
The Estonian Internet Foundation (EIF) is taking a closer look at how .ee domains performed during the second quarter of the year. A total of 7,730 new domains were registered during this period, bringing the total number of domains in the registry to 173,000. This shows that the Estonian top-level domain market is still growing and now has an annual growth rate of 2.18%.
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ICANN
The round of new domains is coming, should we apply for .est?
ICANN is preparing for the introduction of new top-level domains in 2026. The application round is scheduled to begin in April 2026. The new generic domains (gTLD) program allows for the continued expansion of the domain name system. Through the introduction of new top-level domains, including domain names in different alphabets and languages, the program aims to promote innovation, competition, and consumer choice.