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KeNIC Webinar - Educating Youth For a Cybersecurity Future.
2022-11-29 10:00 - 11:30 (Africa/Nairobi)
Cybersecurity has gained major importance in today’s world; it is no longer a choice, but a need. With this in mind, we hosted a #KeNICTalks webinar
The future of the Security of Cyberspace in Kenya is dependent on future generation and with a sudden shift from offline to online mode of learning/working, Cybersecurity has gained major importance; it is no longer a choice, but a need.
The youths are impacted more by cybercrime now than ever before. They are surrounded by online crime and malicious activity and they must be prepared for that reality.
Curiosity is one word that many experts are using to describe Gen-Z. This curiosity has allowed them to look past the problem, consider existing solutions and formulate out-of-the-box approaches, unlike any generation that has gone before them. They are constantly challenging their predecessors’ problem-solving, not just in cybersecurity, but far beyond that, from challenging social norms to advocating for long-overdue policy changes in every aspect of society.
They have what it takes to come to the table with new ideas that break the mold in a profound way. This stems from a generational lack of cybersecurity education, yet we can change this problem now by promoting the education of children in cybersecurity.
The KeNIC Webinar, #KeNICTALKS focused on:
1. How cybersecurity awareness or digital literacy campaigns can increase online safety.
2. Approaches of introducing cybersecurity as a curriculum in learning institutions.
3. Supporting youth to explore cybersecurity as an area of study or career.
You can watch all the sessions from this crucial discussion on; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U0n–aejpM&t=23s
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SECOND LEVEL DOMAIN AUCTION 2022
2022-11-01 09:00 - 2022-12-02 00:00
KeNIC will run an online Second Level Domains auction starting November 2022. The Second Level Domain name space allows registrations of one name part before the DOT KE with no specialisation e.g. name.ke
A total of 724 names will be auctioned this time which are premium names with high demand compared to third level domains. The reserve prices are follows:

Category
Domains
Price (USD)

Platinum Domains
93 Domains
3500.00

Gold Domains
72 Domains
1200.00

BUY NOW Domains
559 Domains
100.00

The auction platform will have two (2) selling options: – The Buy Now or Bid Option.
Buy Now Option

Domains from the reserved Premium names will be sold under this category without bids.
Buyers will buy domains at USD 100.00
The buying price is inclusive of registration price and is payable immediately.
After payment, the client will be advised to choose their preferred KeNIC Accredited Registrar from the list of Registrars provided on the platform. The domain will then be transferred to the Registrar who will provide additional services like webhosting etc.
Domains will be sold on a first come first serve basis.

Bid Option:

The Registry will set a minimum bidding price for platinum domains at USD 3,500 and Gold Domain at USD 1,200.
The bidding price is different from the domain Registration price, after winning a bid, the winner will then select a Registrar and pay the normal SLD Registration Price of USD 25.00
The winner will be notified via email and must pay for the domain within 7 working days after the Auction is closed. Failure to which, the domain will be awarded to the second highest bidder who also must pay within 7 working days.
Winners must show proof that they have initiated the payment process within 72 hours of being declared winners.
Top up prices will be set at USD 50.00 above the set minimum bidding price.

These Second Level domain names are unique and have a premium value.
We take this opportunity to invite you to KeNIC SLD online auction, which is scheduled to commence on November 2022.
Auction Link: https://auction.kenic.or.ke/

2022 Kenya DNS Forum
2022-10-04 08:00 - 17:00
This year marks KeNIC’s 20th Anniversary, as we celebrate this milestone, we will host the Kenya Domain Name System (DNS) Forum under the theme “Cybersecurity” on October 4, 2022. This event is poised to bring together ICT/DNS experts, government representatives, local and international policy makers, global Registries for country code top-level domain (ccTLDs), domain name registrars and registrants to discuss the growth of the DNS Ecosystem and its impact on technology.
This event will have 3 plenary sessions led by key government representatives, ICT stakeholders, as well as regional and global registry representatives. Topics for discussion will include:

Legislation & governance in the Internet Ecosystem.
Building a more resilient and secure ccTLD ecosystem for social and economic development
DNS Security; How to combat cyber security threats

The forum will seek to address various challenges and highlight opportunities faced by entrepreneurs and stakeholders in the domain name industry. We believe that by addressing these challenges and seizing opportunities in this sector, the lives of Kenyans will be positively impacted both socially and economically.
Who should attend: Registries, registrars, registrants, ccTLDs, government representatives, service providers, brand owners, legal firms, DNS expert, government representatives, ICT service providers, universities, financial institutions, Insurance companies and Intellectual Properties Specialists
KeNIC is amongst 5 registries in Africa to host a national DNS forum and the first-ever virtual Kenya DNS Forum was held on the 22nd July 2021. Read more here

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