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Meet RDAP: The New, Secure Way to Access Domain Info
The Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) is a new internet protocol designed to provide a more secure and standardized way to access domain name registration information. It is gradually replacing the traditional WHOIS protocol, which has been a cornerstone of domain information retrieval since the early days of the internet.
Cyber Europe 2024
The largest European Cyber exercise is back this year for its 7th edition! The 2-days event will take place in June tackling the resilience of our Energy sector, and challenging thousands of players acting closely with cybersecurity.
CENTR with the new board of directors
The head of Registry.si, Barbara Povše, has completed her four-year term as president of the board of directors of the CENTR.
Safe and reliable: Business continuity exercises of .si
TTX (Tabletop Exercise) is a crisis management exercise. Members of the organization act out a response to a certain event, incident or information security threat. This is a way to check and improve the organization’s readiness for potential security incidents.
CENTR Chair Report
The head od Registry.si and Chair of Centr, Barbara Povše, wraped the year 2023 and pointed to the challenges of European national registries for top-level domains in the following years.
Taking cybersecurity to the top level
Almost 90 people participated in the first annual conference of the newly launched European TLD ISAC in Brussels. Under the motto “taking cybersecurity to the top level”, the programme featured an impressive line-up of expert speakers from the cybersecurity realm.
Registry.si retains its ISO 27001 certification
We’re extremely pleased with the success of our latest audit, which sees us retain certification against the internationally-recognised ISO 27001 for Information Security Management.
First Top-Level Domain ISAC goes live!
With the launch of its website, the work of the first European top-level domain Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EUR TLD ISAC) has officially kicked off. The European TLD ISAC aims to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities and resilience and fosters collaboration among top-level domain operators across Europe.
What does Registry.si do?
We provide domain registration under .si ccTLD and manage top-level DNS server for .si ccTLD.
Maj goes to a birthday party
Maj, who works at Register.si, is going to a birthday party today. He is an expert in DNS, DNSSec, FTP, SCP, IDP, HSP, PGP, RDAP, LACP …
And how does he explain to the nice lady what his job is? Do you think all “geeks” are shy?
How did Peter register a .si domain in 1998?
We are transported back to 1998, when a domain name could only be the full or abbreviated registered name of an organisation, when .si registration documents travelled from office to office, and when you waited for days to be approved!
What bureaucratic hurdles did Peter have to overcome to become a .si domain holder?
Price increase for .si domain names
At .si registry we have long resisted price increases for domain registration and renewal. From 2005 to 2015 the price for registration and renewal was 10 EUR, and from 2015 onwards it was 8 EUR.
36th CENTR Marketing workshop in Ljubljana
At the end of October, the .si Registry hosted the Marketing Section of the Association of European Registries – CENTR in Ljubljana
Higher level of protection for geographical indications in the EU
Geographical indications will soon get a new level of protection at EU level. Two regulations which should additionally unify the regulation of geographical indications in the EU are being adopted – for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products and the other for craft and industrial products.
Updated General Terms and Conditions
New General Terms and Conditions for the registration of .si domains are in effect since 27 September 2022.
Trademarks, geographical indications and internet domains
Trademarks, geographical indications and internet domains are three separate rights, but due to their similar use on the internet, they are often interconnected and therefore easily confused. Trademarks and geographical indication designate the origin of the goods or services and the connection between these goods/services and a specific provider. A domain can also have the same function.
Studies on DNS Abuse – reality check or industry incentive?
In July 2022 the Interisle Consulting Group published their annual study on the prevalence of phishing attacks. Interisle, a private consulting firm consisting of industry experts, some of which have held positions at ICANN, analysed over three million phishing reports from 1 May 2021 to 30 April 2022 from multiple intelligence providers, but also took into account data from 2020 to create an biennial overview of phishing attacks – fraudulent practices of sending emails or setting up websites purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce internet users to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.
Reception at the Presidential Palace
On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, Registry .si staff and guests were received at the Presidential Palace by the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Mr. Borut Pahor.
ISO/EIC 27001:2013 Certification
The Registry .si recently obtained the ISO27001 certificate – one of the most recognizable standards relating to information security, which provides requirements for the Information Security Management System (ISMS). The certificate attests that the Registry .si is proficient in protecting user data, reducing risk exposure and promoting a culture of information security. We talked with Barbara Povše Golob, Head of the Registry .si, who has presented the challenges we faced in the certification process.
Klara Herman, Communications and Public Relations
I joined Register.si at the end of 2020 when the COVID-19 epidemic was at its peak. Even though I have been employed at Arnes for more than 15 years, taking on new work tasks, getting to know new colleagues and adjusting to team dynamics felt challenging
InterNetX interview with Barbara Povše Golob
Head of Register.si Barbara Povše Golob was interviewed by InterNetX about the state of domain industry in Europe.
Registry.si has prepared strategic guidelines for the next five years.
The strategic goals is a cornerstone document on goals, values and development of Registry.si.
Updated Domain name dispute resolution and General terms and conditions
The revised ARDS Rules of Procedure and General T&C will enter into force on the 1 February 2021, until then the currently valid documents remain in force.