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'''.edu''' is one of the original [[TLD|top-level domain names]]s (TLD) implemented into the [[Root Zone|root zone]] of the Internet [[DNS|Domain Name System]] (DNS). Domain name registrations for .edu are restricted to accredited post secondary educational institutions in the United States. The registry operations of the domain name are operated by [[EDUCAUSE]] through a Cooperative Agreement granted by the United States [[DOC|Department of Commerce]] (DOC), which is the final authority regarding the membership and operations of the .edu domain space.<ref>[http://www.ntia.doc.gov/legacy/ntiahome/domainname/educa/educa_102601.pdf Cooperative Agreement]</ref> <ref>[http://net.educause.edu/edudomain/faq.asp .edu FAQ]</ref>
'''.edu''' is one of the original [[TLD|top-level domain name]]s (TLD) implemented into the [[Root Zone|root zone]] of the Internet [[DNS|Domain Name System]] (DNS). Domain name registrations for .edu are restricted to accredited post secondary educational institutions in the United States. The registry operations of the domain name are operated by [[EDUCAUSE]] through a Cooperative Agreement granted by the United States [[DOC|Department of Commerce]] (DOC), which is the final authority regarding the membership and operations of the .edu domain space.<ref>[http://www.ntia.doc.gov/legacy/ntiahome/domainname/educa/educa_102601.pdf Cooperative Agreement]</ref> <ref>[http://net.educause.edu/edudomain/faq.asp .edu FAQ]</ref>
EDUCAUSE is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting the intelligent use of information technology to enhance higher education. It has offices in Boulder, Colorado and Washington, D.C.<ref>[http://www.educause.edu/about About EDUCAUSE]</ref>
EDUCAUSE is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting the intelligent use of information technology to enhance higher education. It has offices in Boulder, Colorado and Washington, D.C.<ref>[http://www.educause.edu/about About EDUCAUSE]</ref>
The Department of Commerce warns internet users to be vigilant when dealing with institutions offering educational programs online and to research and be knowledgeable about the institution.<ref>[http://www2.ed.gov/students/prep/college/diplomamills/diploma-mills.html Diploma Mills and Accreditation - Diploma Mills]</ref>
The Department of Commerce warns internet users to be vigilant when dealing with institutions offering educational programs online and to research and be knowledgeable about the institution.<ref>[http://www2.ed.gov/students/prep/college/diplomamills/diploma-mills.html Diploma Mills and Accreditation - Diploma Mills]</ref>
==Hack==
On February 19th 2013, the .edu registry [[Educause]], suspended all passwords related to registrant access, data, and the Educause website after hackers seem to have stolen domain passwords. A spokesperson for the registry said, " “immediate steps to contain this breach and is working with Federal law enforcement, investigators, and security experts to make sure this incident is properly addressed.”<ref>[http://domainincite.com/11917-hackers-may-have-stolen-edu-domain-passwords Hackers May Have Stolen Edu Domain Passwords, DomainIncite.com] Published & Retrieved 19 Feb 2013</ref>
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