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Estonian Internet Foundation Earns ISO/IEC 27001 Certification for .EE Security Systems Management
The certification applies to two important areas:
The management of the .EE domain name registry;
The operation of .EE name server services
These systems are the backbone of the .EE infrastructure. With the applied standard, both domain registrars and .EE holders can trust that our services are secure, reliable, and professionally managed.
To achieve ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, we reviewed and improved our processes, security rules, and risk management methods. The team worked together to improve our system’s efficiency and applied necessary additional safety measures. EIF also has 24/7 automatic monitoring on our servers and systems.
Our effort to keep EIF’s systems safe and in line with ISO/IEC 27001 standard is managed by our CISO. The responsibility of meeting the security objectives is held by our CEO and supported by the contribution from all team members. Regular training helps staff stay updated on the latest cybersecurity knowledge.
The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification is a key step in reaching EIF’s strategic goals for 2025–2027, and it supports the foundation’s long-term vision of becoming the world’s leading domain registry.
The certification was granted by BM Certification and will remain valid until 2028.
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IGF
IGF 2025: the Future of Internet Governance
At the end of June, the small town of Lillestrøm in Norway became the center of the digital world. People who work with internet policy, tech experts, politicians, and internet fans from all around the globe came together for a big event: the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025.
.EE on the Rise: Trends, Growth, and What’s Next
The Estonian Internet Foundation (EIF) is taking a closer look at how .ee domains performed during the second quarter of the year. A total of 7,730 new domains were registered during this period, bringing the total number of domains in the registry to 173,000. This shows that the Estonian top-level domain market is still growing and now has an annual growth rate of 2.18%.
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ICANN
The round of new domains is coming, should we apply for .est?
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