Ballot SMC014: DNSSEC for CAASummary: This ballot introduces requirements that a Certificate Issuer MUST deploy DNSSEC validation back to the IANA DNSSEC root trust anchor on all DNS queries associated with CAA record lookups performed by the Primary Network Perspective, effective March 15, 2026.| CA/Browser Forum
IPR Review of Ballot NS-008v3: Updates to CA Infrastructure Scope, Trusted Roles, Systems’ Applicability, and various other improvements This Review Notice is sent pursuant to Section 4.1 of the CA/Browser Forum’s Intellectual Property Rights Policy (v1.3). This Review Period of 30 days is for one Final Maintenance Guidelines. The complete Draft Maintenance Guideline that is the subject of this Review Notice is:| CA/Browser Forum
Ballot SMC013: Enable PQC Algorithms for S/MIME Summary: This ballot introduces specifications for the use of two post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms, as standardized by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in the S/MIME BR: ML-DSA, or Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Algorithm, a digital signature scheme; and ML-KEM, or Module-Lattice-Based Key-Encapsulation Mechanism, a key encapsulation mechanism. The ballot specifies single-key/non-hybrid PQC certif...| CA/Browser Forum
Understanding the Duties & Responsibilities of Our Elected Officials We’ve all been there: hovering with uncertainty over an unfamiliar name on the ballot—someone running for a job you don’t really understand. Sometimes, a quick search online doesn’t provide enough information to feel confident in your decision. That’s why we’ve created this guide to demystify the […] The post Demystifying the Ballot appeared first on La Defensa.| La Defensa
When North Dakotans cast ballots during the presidential race, they are not voting for their chosen candidate directly. Instead, they are voting for the three names next to their chosen candidate – the presidential electors.| North Dakota Monitor