About the Internet Architecture Board

Posted on 2016-05-23 by Cindy Morgan

The Internet Architecture Board provides long-range technical direction for Internet development, ensuring the Internet continues to grow and evolve as a platform for global communication and innovation.

In its work, the IAB strives to:

Ensure that the Internet is a trusted medium of communication that provides a solid technical foundation for privacy and security, especially in light of pervasive surveillance,
Establish the technical direction for an Internet that will enable billions more people to connect, support the vision for an Internet of Things, and allow mobile networks to flourish, while keeping the core capabilities that have been a foundation of the Internet’s success, and
Promote the technical evolution of an open Internet without special controls, especially those which hinder trust in the network.

RFC 9318 on IAB Workshop Report: Measuring Network Quality for End-Users

Posted on 2022-10-05 by Cindy Morgan

The IAB has published RFC 9318: IAB Workshop Report: Measuring Network Quality for End-Users.

Abstract: The Measuring Network Quality for End-Users workshop was held virtually by the Internet Architecture Board (IAB) on September 14-16, 2021. This report summarizes the workshop, the topics discussed, and some preliminary conclusions drawn at the end of the workshop.

Note that this document is a report on the proceedings of the workshop. The views and positions documented in this report are those of the workshop participants and do not necessarily reflect IAB views and positions.

Warren Kumari to serve as IETF Liaison Manager to ISO/IEC JTC1 SC6

Posted on 2022-10-03 by Cindy Morgan

The IAB has appointed Warren Kumari to serve as the new IETF Liaison Manager to ISO/IEC JTC1 SC6. The IAB thanks Warren for agreeing to serve the community in this role.

The IAB would also like to thank Allison Mankin, who previously served in this role for many years.

RFC 9307 on Report from the IAB Workshop on Analyzing IETF Data (AID) 2021

Posted on 2022-09-27 by Cindy Morgan

The IAB has published RFC 9307: Report from the IAB Workshop on Analyzing IETF Data (AID) 2021.

Abstract: The “Show me the numbers: Workshop on Analyzing IETF Data (AID)” workshop was convened by the Internet Architecture Board (IAB) from November 29 to December 2, 2021 and hosted by the IN-SIGHT.it project at the University of Amsterdam; however, it was converted to an online-only event. The workshop was organized into two discussion parts with a hackathon activity in between. This report summarizes the workshop’s discussion and identifies topics that warrant future work and consideration.

Reappointment of Tim April to the ICANN Root Zone Evolution Review Committee (RZERC)

Posted on 2022-08-25 by Cindy Morgan

The IAB has reappointed Tim April to serve an additional one-year term on the ICANN Root Zone Evolution Review Committee (RZERC). The IAB thanks Tim for his willingness to serve the community in this capacity.

IAB Re-Appoints Harald Alvestrand as Liaison to the ICANN Board of Directors

Posted on 2022-08-24 by Cindy Morgan

The IAB has been deliberating the selection of the liaison from the IETF community to ICANN Board of Directors over the past several weeks. After seeking feedback from the IETF community, the IAB has decided to re-appoint Harald Alvestrand to this position.

The IAB extends their sincere thanks to Harald for continuing to serve the community in this role.

Call for Papers: IAB workshop on Environmental Impact of Internet Applications and Systems

Posted on 2022-08-09 by Cindy Morgan

The Internet Architecture Board (IAB) is organizing a workshop to discuss the Internet’s environmental impact, the evolving needs from industry, and areas for possible improvements and future work. While the focus is on technical aspects, the workshop’s scope includes the connected devices, applications, data centers, communications links, and other elements that make up the entire Internet ecosystem. For more information, see the Call for Papers for the IAB workshop on Environmental Impact of Internet Applications and Systems. Submissions are due by 2022-10-31.

IAB report to the community for IETF 114

Posted on 2022-07-21 by Cindy Morgan

This is the IAB report for the period between IETF 113 and IETF 114. This report presents a summary of activities. More detailed information on many of the topics is also available at https://www.iab.org. Continue reading →

Tim Wicinski Reappointed to the Community Coordination Group (CCG)

Posted on 2022-07-18 by Cindy Morgan

The IAB has re-appointed Tim Wicinski to the Community Coordination Group for the 2022-2024 term. The IAB thanks him for his willingness to continue to serve the community in this capacity. The IAB would also like to thank everyone who provided feedback during this process.

Call for Papers: IAB workshop on Management Techniques in Encrypted Networks (M-TEN)

Posted on 2022-07-08 by Cindy Morgan

The IAB has issued a call for papers for a workshop on Management Techniques in Encrypted Networks (M-TEN). Submissions are due by 2022-08-19.

RFC Editor Model (Version 3) transition, RFC Series Working Group, and RFC Series Approval Board establishment

Posted on 2022-07-08 by Cindy Morgan

The transition to the RFC Editor Model (Version 3) is underway. This is the result of the work done in the RFC Editor Future Development Program and was recently published as RFC 9280: RFC Editor Model (Version 3).

The RFC Editor Model (Version 3) divides the responsibilities for the RFC Series into two high-level tasks: policy definition governing the RFC Series as a whole, and policy implementation through publication of RFCs in all of the streams that form the RFC Series.

Under this model, the RFC Series Working Group (RSWG) is an open working group independent of the IETF that generates policy proposals. The Internet Architecture Board (IAB) and the Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG) were tasked with appointing one chair each to the RSWG. The IAB has appointed Pete Resnick, who will serve a two-year term alongside Eric Rescorla, who was appointed by the IESG for a one-year term. To participate in the RSWG, sign up for their mailing list. The RSWG will hold a first meeting during IETF 114, on Monday, 2022-07-25. Thanks to Pete and Eric for agreeing to take on this role, and also to all of the other candidates for their willingness to serve the community in this position!

The RFC Series Approval Board (RSAB) is an appointed body that approves RSWG proposals for publication in the newly-created Editorial Stream. The RSAB has been named, with the exception of the RFC Series Consulting Editor (RSCE). Recruitment of the RSCE is currently underway, and the RSCE will join the RSAB when they are hired. The current RSAB includes:

Jay Daley (IETF Executive Director, non-voting ex-officio)
Lars Eggert (IETF Stream representative)
Sandy Ginoza (RFC Production Center representative, non-voting ex-officio)
Mirja Kühlewind (IAB Stream representative)
Eliot Lear (Independent Stream representative)
Colin Perkins (IRTF Stream representative)

RSAB meetings will be announced on the RFC Editor website and to the RSWG mailing list at least one week in advance. RSAB meetings shall be open for public attendance, with the exception of confidential matters that require executive session. The RSAB may be reached at rsab@rfc-editor.org. The archives of this mailing list are public.

With the establishment of the new RFC Editor model, the IAB closes down both the RFC Editor Future Development Program and the RFC Series Oversight Committee (RSOC). The IAB would like to thank the RSOC members, the RFC Editor Future Development Program chairs, and all participants for their active engagement!