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'''HSTLD''' refers to '''High Security Top Level Domains'''. [[ICANN]] established HSTLDs under a High Security Top Level Domain Program in order to increase the security and trust for the top-level domain ([[TLD]]) registry operators who were interested in becoming a part of the program. Although [[ICANN]] started the program originally, it does not govern current HSTLD programs and is not liable for issues that come out from the use or non-use of HSTLD standards.<ref name="link3">[http://domainincite.com/icann-told-to-ban-bank-or-get-sued/ domainincite.com]</ref>

'''HSTLD''' refers to '''High Security Top Level Domains'''. [[ICANN]] established HSTLDs under a High Security Top Level Domain Program in order to increase the security and trust for the top-level domain ([[TLD]]) registry operators who were interested in becoming a part of the program. Although [[ICANN]] started the program originally, it does not govern current HSTLD programs and is not liable for issues that come out from the use or non-use of HSTLD standards.<ref name="link3">[http://domainincite.com/icann-told-to-ban-bank-or-get-sued/ domainincite.com]</ref>

== Who works towards HSTLD program? ==

== Who works towards HSTLD program? ==

A community-led High Security TLD Advisory Group (HSTLD AG) has been developed to look after the HSTLD program controls and criteria.<ref name="link2">[http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/comment-summary-analysis-hstld-draft-program-development-snapshot-12nov10-en.pdf icann.org] Public comments, retrieved March 20, 2011</ref> The Advisory Group (AG) meets on a regular basis to build on the concept of a security verification program for the TLDs. This Advisory Group is comprised of members from the ICANN staff and members of the community who are keen on assisting in the development of the program as well as people who are experts in fields related to the program such as auditing, certification, security and programs.<ref name="link1">[http://www.tldnews.co.uk/2010/09/27/icann-seeks-input-on-new-high-security-programme-aimed-at-selected-tlds/ tldnews.co.uk]</ref>

A community-led High Security TLD Advisory Group (HSTLD AG) has been developed to look after the HSTLD program controls and criteria.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/comment-summary-analysis-hstld-draft-program-development-snapshot-12nov10-en.pdf icann.org] Public comments, retrieved March 20, 2011</ref> The Advisory Group (AG) meets on a regular basis to build on the concept of a security verification program for the TLDs. This Advisory Group is comprised of members from the ICANN staff and members of the community who are keen on assisting in the development of the program as well as people who are experts in fields related to the program such as auditing, certification, security and programs.<ref>[http://www.tldnews.co.uk/2010/09/27/icann-seeks-input-on-new-high-security-programme-aimed-at-selected-tlds/ tldnews.co.uk]</ref>

ICANN had also requested information from potential contractors and other parties interested in its High Security Top-Level Domains (HSTLD) Advisory Group in the evaluation and shaping of the program.<ref name="link1">[http://www.tldnews.co.uk/2010/09/27/icann-seeks-input-on-new-high-security-programme-aimed-at-selected-tlds/ tldnews.co.uk]</ref>

ICANN had also requested information from potential contractors and other parties interested in its High Security Top-Level Domains (HSTLD) Advisory Group in the evaluation and shaping of the program.<ref name="link1">[http://www.tldnews.co.uk/2010/09/27/icann-seeks-input-on-new-high-security-programme-aimed-at-selected-tlds/ tldnews.co.uk]</ref>

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