ItsAutomatic
banner
itsautomatic.bsky.social
ItsAutomatic
@itsautomatic.bsky.social
Communicator at deSEC's project “Closing the DNSSEC Maturity Gap through Automation”
Still looking for good and/or silly ideas to nourish my Fakebook project (see below)! So, in case you should get all meditative and inventive under the Christmas tree (or whatever you do at this time of year), send me your thoughts (via comment or PM)!
December 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
At DNS-OARC 45, my colleague Peter Thomassen presented his updated draft on DNSSEC automation guidelines – that will maximize interoperability and minimize surprise. If that doesn’t sound like DNSSEC to your ears, go check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQyr...

#DNS #DNSSEC #OARC45 #automation
Towards an Industry Best Practice for DS Automation
YouTube video by DNS-OARC
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
After making people laugh about DNSSEC at IETF 123’s traditional pecha kucha night, I was given the opportunity, at DNS-OARC 45, to talk about why it’s not a good idea to neglect the impact of image and emotions, even when dealing with technical DNS matters: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HoH...
Why image is worth having an eye on
YouTube video by DNS-OARC
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Greetings from Dublin, where we are attending #ICANN84!
Very interestingly, throughout the various stakeholder bodies, there seems to be a renewed interest in taking a fresh and nuanced view on DNSSEC’s usefulness, beyond black-or-white statements.
#DNSSEC #DNS
October 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Today, at #ICANN84 in Dublin, my colleague Peter Thomassen presented his draft on DS automation guidelines during Tech Day and was well received. Everything is slowly falling into place 😉
#DNSSEC #DNS
October 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
On day 2, I was given the opportunity to talk about how image (and not only facts) can impact the assessment of technical issues, taking DNSSEC as an example.
Fun fact: I started my talk with an impersonation… risky, but worth it in the end 😉
bit.ly/4qhNdcD
#LoveDNS #OARC45 #ItsAlwaysDNS #DNSSEC
#oarc45 #lovedns | DNS-OARC
Why Image is Worth Having an Eye On Barbara Jantzen (deSEC e.V.) offers a witty take on how perception—not facts—has shaped DNSSEC’s reputation and deployment. #OARC45 #LoveDNS ^RP
bit.ly
October 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
On day 1, my colleague Peter Thomassen presented his (and Steve Shengs) draft on DS automation guidelines, amended by the results of the previous day’s workshop discussion, and aiming at getting further feedback from the DNS community.
bit.ly/4nwdbGV
#LoveDNS #DNS #OARC45 #ItsAlwaysDNS #DNSSEC
deSEC proposes DS automation guidelines for TLDs | DNS-OARC posted on the topic | LinkedIn
Towards an Industry Best Practice for DS Automation Peter Thomassen (deSEC e.V.) proposes guidelines to standardize DS provisioning automation, aiming for predictability across TLDs. #OARC45 #LoveDN...
bit.ly
October 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Starting with a “pre-DNS-OARC 45” workshop (together with my collegue Peter Thomassen), aiming at crafting a consensual take on DS automation guidelines. Thanks to all the participants and to #Internetstiftelsen for providing a friendly location!
#LoveDNS #OARC45 #ItsAlwaysDNS #DNSSEC
October 18, 2025 at 6:39 PM
My first DNS-OARC meeting: What a friendly, no-nonsense community full of smart and dedicated people!
#LoveDNS #OARC45 #ItsAlwaysDNS
October 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Quick call out to everyone:
What do you think were pivotal moments in DNSSEC history (ones that shouldn’t be missing) and/or moments that were funny or could be staged in a funny way?
Looking forward to your suggestions!

#dnssec #dns #ICANN #IETF
In the near future, I will create a funny (but factually accurate) Fakebook on DNSSEC history. What that is? Well, think of it as a fictitious Facebook wall, on which any person, institution or entity imaginable (God, the DNS, the Objective Truth) can enter the stage as a contributor or commentator.
September 5, 2025 at 8:11 AM
In the near future, I will create a funny (but factually accurate) Fakebook on DNSSEC history. What that is? Well, think of it as a fictitious Facebook wall, on which any person, institution or entity imaginable (God, the DNS, the Objective Truth) can enter the stage as a contributor or commentator.
September 5, 2025 at 8:10 AM
At the end of August, we consulted with GNSO TechOps, the technical representation group of gTLD registries and registrars, and discussed the current state of our guidelines document on DS automation: datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-sh...

#dnssec #dns #ICANN #IETF
Operational Recommendations for DS Automation
Enabling support for automatic acceptance of DS parameters from the Child DNS operator (via RFCs 7344, 8078, 9615) requires the parent operator, often a registry or registrar, to make a number of tech...
datatracker.ietf.org
September 5, 2025 at 8:09 AM
At IETF 123, my collegue Peter also presented his new draft on DNSSEC automation guidelines.
Let’s make sure that things behave consistently even across TLDs! This will pave the way for DS automation in the gTLD space.
datatracker.ietf.org/meeting/123/...

#dnssec #dns #ICANN #IETF
datatracker.ietf.org
September 5, 2025 at 8:08 AM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mQ5...

So, can I make people laugh about DNSSEC?
I can 😉
PS: What do we learn from this experience ? People DO HAVE an emotional load regarding DNSSEC. And humor can lead the way to both a more lighthearted and a more factual stand on the matter.
#DNSSEC #IETF #pechakucha
IETF123 Bad Attitude Pecha Kucha -- Let's talk about problems: The image of DNSSEC
YouTube video by Barbara@deSEC
www.youtube.com
September 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Pecha Kucha means absolute liberty as to the subject you talk about, but at the same time absolute coercion as to timeframe and structure: 20 slides à 20 seconds each, 6:40 minutes in total – no more, no less.
I’m in! And wondering if I can make people laugh about DNSSEC…

#DNSSEC #IETF #pechakucha
September 5, 2025 at 7:59 AM
ICANN 83 was a treat, but here comes July, and with it IETF123 and its by-now-traditional “Bad Attitude Pecha Kucha” event. Intriguing…!
September 5, 2025 at 7:59 AM
June 2025: Greetings from Prague where we attended the ICANN 83 Policy Forum, witnessing most interesting talks and getting in touch with the DNSSEC-relevant crowd 😊

#dnssec #dns #ICANN #IETF
September 5, 2025 at 7:57 AM
www.linkedin.com/posts/icann_...

It all began with excellent news: We were awarded a grant from ICANN to fund our project (bit.ly/3FqNK9F).
Thanks to all people involved in the process! #DNSSEC #DNS #ICANN #IETF
#icann #internet #icanngrantprogram | ICANN
📢 #ICANN is proud to announce the first cohort of recipients in the inaugural cycle of the ICANN Grant Program! The ICANN Board approved a slate of 23 projects aimed at advancing a single, open, globa...
www.linkedin.com
September 5, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Speaking of DRAMA, let’s have a quick look back at what has happened since it all began, or, to put it differently: “Previsously, on CDMGA*” 😉

*Closing the DNSSEC Maturity Gap through Automation

#dnssec #dns #ICANN #IETF
September 5, 2025 at 7:54 AM
In our project, I’m tackling the communication issues, you could also say: I’m in charge of the DRAMA.
September 5, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Note well: Our aim is not to evangelize and giddily promote DNSSEC, but:
September 5, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Off we go, sure. But wait, who is “we”?
For one: Peter Thomassen, techie and founder of deSEC.
For another: Barbara Jantzen (myself), editor and dramatic advisor.
September 5, 2025 at 7:51 AM
As it happens, DNSSEC needs a little help to finally get the deployment it deserves. And that’s exactly what our project means to do: both on the technical side (through automation) and on the communication side (through community outreach). So off we go!
September 5, 2025 at 7:50 AM