Generic top-level domainsIDNDNSSEC
Overview
.comsec is a brand generic top-level domain (gTLD) delegated under ICANN's New gTLD Program and operated by Verisign. The gTLD was proposed to provide registrants with value-added services and a stable, secure namespace supported by Verisign's registry infrastructure.
History
- Proposed as part of ICANN's New gTLD Program (application revealed on 13 June 2012).
- Application succeeded and the string was delegated to the DNS root zone on 16 November 2015.
- Registry operator: Verisign.
- Classified as a brand gTLD.
Usage and Audience
- Intended audience: registrants seeking a branded gTLD with value-added services and enhanced registry support.
- Verisign's stated goals include building .comsec as a global gTLD brand and offering services to strengthen online properties of registrants.
- Outreach strategy targets three groups:
- Registrars (channel partnerships and promotions)
- Registrants (targeted marketing for those who benefit from the value-added services)
- General users (public relations and media outreach to explain the meaning and benefits of .comsec)
Registration Rules
- Operated in accordance with ICANN Applicant Guidebook standards and procedures.
- Sunrise and dispute resolution processes are part of the launch policy framework.
- Registration processing: first-come, first-served; Verisign indicated it does not batch registration requests (this applies during Sunrise, Trademark Claims, and general availability).
- Trademark Claims Service: implemented for 60 days following the start of general registration.
- Whois and privacy: Verisign limits registrant data collection to ICANN-mandated data points for publication to the public Whois service.
- Pricing and commercial terms:
- No discount programs at launch (may be considered later).
- Verisign commits to notifying all .comsec registrars at least six months before any price increase.
- Abuse prevention and rights protection measures: Verisign states it has implemented extensive measures (details cited in application responses).
SEO and Brand Impact
- Verisign positions .comsec as a branded gTLD emphasizing operational stability, security, and a suite of value-added services to enhance registrants' online properties.
- The registry's marketing and outreach efforts are aimed at establishing .comsec as a recognizable global brand and educating users and registrars about its benefits.
Operator
VeriSign, Inc.
Whois
% IANA WHOIS server % for more information on IANA, visit http://www.iana.org % This query returned 1 object domain: COMSEC organisation: VeriSign, Inc. address: 12061 Bluemont Way address: Reston VA 20190 address: United States of America (the) contact: administrative name: Registry Customer Service organisation: Verisign, Inc. address: 12061 Bluemont Way address: Reston VA 20190 address: United States of America (the) phone: +1-703-925-6999 fax-no: +1-703-948-3978 e-mail: info@verisign-grs.com contact: technical name: Registry Customer Service organisation: Verisign, Inc. address: 12061 Bluemont Way address: Reston VA 20190 address: United States of America (the) phone: +1-703-925-6999 fax-no: +1-703-948-3978 e-mail: info@verisign-grs.com nserver: AC1.NSTLD.COM 192.42.173.30 2001:500:120:0:0:0:0:30 nserver: AC2.NSTLD.COM 192.42.174.30 2001:500:121:0:0:0:0:30 nserver: AC3.NSTLD.COM 192.42.175.30 2001:500:122:0:0:0:0:30 nserver: AC4.NSTLD.COM 192.42.176.30 2001:500:123:0:0:0:0:30 ds-rdata: 34356 8 2 690fa5ece1031be50ddd9ac71d413546cb3d1f3d9914563c0b8c32e53f491b32 whois: whois.nic.comsec status: ACTIVE remarks: Registration information: created: 2015-10-08 changed: 2020-10-01 source: IANA