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Blog posts
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Post-Quantum Authentication: Up Next
Post-quantum key establishment has moved from standards into deployment. Post-quantum authentication has not moved nearly as far, and specification work is no longer the only constraint. The IAB is holding a workshop in Prague on 11 and 12 October 2…
27 Aug 2026
News & announcements
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David Lawrence Reappointed as IETF Liaison to the ICANN Board of Directors
The Internet Architecture Board (IAB) is responsible for selecting a liaison to represent the IETF on the ICANN Board of Directors.
8 Sep 2026
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IAB Statement on Age-Based Restrictions and Online Safety
The IAB shares the goal of protecting children online, and recognizes the urgency families and policymakers feel.
24 Aug 2026