IETF_SCP.txt

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Euclid

Special Containment Procedures: The process of going from draft to published Request for Comments (RFC) at the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is to be closely monitored and documented by Foundation agents embedded within the IETF. These agents are to observe and record any deviations from standard protocol, as well as any anomalous activity that may occur during the process.

Any anomalous activity discovered during the process is to be reported immediately to the IETF Security Area Directors and the Foundation's Director of Information Security. The anomalous activity is to be contained and neutralized as quickly and efficiently as possible, with minimal disruption to the normal operation of the IETF.

Description: SCP-XXXX is the process of going from draft to published RFC at the IETF. This process involves multiple steps, including:

    Drafting - The initial draft of a proposed Internet Standard or protocol is created by an individual or group of individuals. This draft is submitted to the IETF for review and consideration.

    Working Group Formation - If the proposed standard or protocol is deemed relevant and important enough, a working group is formed to review and refine the draft. The working group is composed of volunteers from the IETF community who have relevant expertise and experience.

    Working Group Meetings - The working group holds regular meetings to review and discuss the draft. Feedback is provided, and revisions are made based on that feedback.

    Last Call - When the working group feels that the draft is ready for wider review, it is submitted for "last call," which is a final period of public comment before the draft is considered for publication.

    RFC Editor Review - After last call, the draft is submitted to the RFC Editor for review. The RFC Editor ensures that the draft is well-written, properly formatted, and complies with IETF standards.

    IESG Review - The Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG) reviews the draft to ensure that it is technically sound, meets the needs of the Internet community, and does not conflict with existing standards or protocols.

    IAB Review - The Internet Architecture Board (IAB) provides oversight to the IETF and ensures that the proposed standard or protocol is consistent with the overall architecture of the Internet.

    Publication - If the draft passes all of the above reviews, it is published as an RFC, which becomes an official Internet Standard or protocol.

Addendum: SCP-XXXX-1

SCP-XXXX-1 refers to any anomalous activity discovered during the process of going from draft to published RFC at the IETF. This can include, but is not limited to:

    Drafts that contain anomalous code or instructions that could potentially harm or disrupt the Internet or its users.

    Working groups that are composed entirely of anomalous individuals or groups with unknown agendas.

    Last call periods that are artificially shortened or extended, or that do not allow for meaningful public comment.

    RFC Editor reviews that are bypassed or conducted improperly, resulting in the publication of flawed or dangerous standards or protocols.

    IESG or IAB reviews that are influenced by anomalous individuals or groups, resulting in the approval of standards or protocols that are harmful or disruptive to the Internet or its users.

In the event of SCP-XXXX-1 activity, Foundation agents are to take immediate action to contain and neutralize the anomalous activity, while minimizing disruption to the IETF process.