Sec. 303. Secure foundational internet protocols
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In this section: The term border gateway protocol means a protocol designed to optimize routing of information exchanged through the internet. The term domain name system means a system that stores information associated with domain names in a distributed database on networks. The term information and communications technology infrastructure providers means all systems that enable connectivity and operability of internet service, backbone, cloud, web hosting, content delivery, domain name system, and software-defined networks and other systems and services.
In order to secure foundational internet protocols, not later than December 31, 2021, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to Congress a strategy to secure the border gateway protocol and the domain name system. The strategy required under paragraph
(1)shall— articulate the security and privacy benefits of implementing security for the border gateway protocol and the domain name system and the burdens of implementation and the entities on whom those burdens will most likely fall; identify key United States and international stakeholders; outline identified security measures that could be used to secure or provide authentication for the border gateway protocol and the domain name system; identify any barriers to implementing security for the border gateway protocol and the domain name system at scale; propose a strategy to implement identified security measures at scale, accounting for barriers to implementation and balancing benefits and burdens, where feasible; and provide an initial estimate of the total cost to the Government and implementing entities in the private sector of implementing security for the border gateway protocol and the domain name system and propose recommendations for defraying these costs, if applicable. In developing the strategy required under paragraph
(1)the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Department of Homeland Security shall consult with information and communications technology infrastructure providers, civil society organizations, relevant nonprofit organizations, and academic experts.