Re: [sig-policy] prop-037-v001: Deprecation of email updates for APNIC R

To: Terry Manderson <terry at apnic dot net>
Subject: Re: [sig-policy] prop-037-v001: Deprecation of email updates for APNIC Registry and whois
From: Randy Bush <randy at psg dot com>
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2006 00:46:44 -0700
Cc: sig-policy at apnic dot net, Toshiyuki Hosaka <hosaka at nic dot ad dot jp>
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> "ways to make email work" instead of realising that email no longer
> fits into the registry model due to the growing need for all
> transactions with the APNIC registry to be encrypted and authorised
> using strong authentication methods with an immediate feedback cycle.

and other than the 'immediate' for which i am not sure i see the
absolute need, why is encrypted and signed email satisfactory?

> I think it is worthwhile to also consider the improved workflows
> that a XML/REST system provides. I see these workflows as a
> prerequisite to the interactions that future registry functions
> are going to need. Such future functions that centre around
> resource certification.

uh, i am kinda involved in the resource cert stuff.  and i see
no mandatory requirement to move to web only.

randy