DNSSEC Information

Information regarding our role as operator of the Key Signing Key (KSK) for the DNS Root Zone.

Next Key Ceremony

Root KSK Ceremony 62 Upcoming

Scheduled for 12 August 2026 — 2026-08-12
Sign 2026Q4 ZSKs

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  Trust Anchors and Rollovers

  The current and historical trust anchors for the DNS root zone, along with information about upcoming and past Key Signing Key rollovers.

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  KSK Ceremony Materials

  Scripts, audit logs, photographs and other materials documenting the periodic ceremonies in which the Root Zone Key Signing Key is exercised.

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  Policies and Procedures

  The DNSSEC Practice Statements and supporting documents that govern how the Root Zone Key Signing Key and Zone Signing Key are managed.

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  Trusted Community Representatives

  The community members who participate in Root Zone Key Signing Key ceremonies as Crypto Officers and Recovery Key Share Holders.

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  Third-Party Audit Certification

  Independent SOC 3 audit reports attesting to the controls in place around the operation of the Root Zone Key Signing Key.

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  Public Announcement Mailing List

  Subscribe to receive announcements regarding root zone DNSSEC operations, including upcoming ceremonies and key rollovers.

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  Project Archive

  Archived project information relating to the initial launch of DNSSEC in the root zone, and the subsequent first Key Signing Key rollover.