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7/14/25, 11:31 AM Ajman University secures ICANN grant to develop global internet security system – The Gulf Time Newspaper
The grant-funded project represents a significant addition to the University’s research and technological

infrastructure. It involves the development of a passive, integrated system to collect and analyze DNSSEC

data — the first of its kind globally — and is expected to boost AU’s international visibility as global Internet

community begins using the platform.

The project will also include the establishment of a high-tech hardware lab on campus, further strengthening

AU’s capacity for applied research and innovation in digital infrastructure.

The initiative promises to create research and training opportunities for AU graduates, while providing
current students and researchers access to valuable datasets for research and development purposes —

supporting their growth in analytical and technical skills.

The project addresses a major global challenge related to the implementation of DNSSEC, a protocol

strongly advocated by global Internet bodies like ICANN and IETF for securing the DNS ecosystem. In the

adoption of DNSSEC protocol, one of the main obstacles has been the lack of visibility into global adoption

and implementation gaps.

Through the newly developed system, Ajman University seeks to bridge that gap by monitoring and
analyzing DNSSEC adoption across Internet domain names worldwide.

This project reflects Ajman University’s strong commitment to leveraging scientific research in service of

global challenges and underscores its active role in building secure and sustainable digital infrastructure

that benefits academic and technical communities both locally and globally.

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