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7/14/25, 11:34 AM Ajman University wins ICANN grant for DNS security project
What is This Project About?
The project aims to create a new system that will work all the time, 24/7. This system will collect, archive, and
study global data related to DNSSEC. DNSSEC stands for Domain Name System Security Extensions. It is a very
important cybersecurity protocol that protects the Internet’s infrastructure. DNSSEC makes sure that when we search
for something online, the results we get are genuine and have not been tampered with by hackers.

Why is This Project Important?

Currently, there is no proper global system to check how well DNSSEC is being used worldwide. Many countries
and organisations have not adopted it fully, which is a risk to global internet security. Ajman University’s new
project will create:

A platform that works 24/7 to collect and analyze DNSSEC data

Tools for diagnosing problems with DNSSEC

Visual analysis tools that make it easy to understand data

These tools will help researchers, cybersecurity experts, and Internet bodies to see where DNSSEC is lacking and
how to fix those gaps.
How Rare is This Achievement?

This grant is highly competitive. A total of 247 institutions from around the world applied, but only 23 were
selected. Out of these 23:

Only three are from Asia, including Ajman University
Ajman University is the only institution from the Middle East

Only five universities globally were selected, and Ajman University is one of them

This shows how strong and capable Ajman University is in the fields of cybersecurity and Internet governance. It can
compete with the best universities in Europe, Latin America, and Asia.

What Does the Grant Allow Ajman University To Do?

Because of this grant, Ajman University will:
Build a high-tech hardware lab on campus

Develop a passive system that collects DNSSEC data without affecting the Internet’s work

Create new research opportunities for students and teachers

Allow students to access real-world data for learning

Train graduates with technical and analytical skills needed for future jobs
This project is the first of its kind in the world. Once the system is ready, experts from all over the world will start
using it to check and improve DNSSEC. This will also make Ajman University more famous at the international
level.

How Did Ajman University Qualify for This Grant?

To apply for this grant, an institution needs to have U.S.-equivalent charitable organisation status. Ajman
University achieved this status before applying. This means it is recognized as a non-profit academic institution that
works for public good. This new status will also help Ajman University to apply for other international grants in the
future.
Why is DNSSEC Important for the World?

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