Security News > 2021 > March > CISA takes over .GOV top-level domain (TLD) administration
GOV top-level domain as its new policy and management authority starting next month.
GOV top-level domain and makes such domains available to US government organizations, from local municipalities to federal agencies.
Gov from the US General Services Administration happens under the 'DOTGOV Act of 2020,' part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
Gov domains and better protect their systems from security threats.
Gov domains have a price tag attached to the operation of the TLD, the price should change starting next year since Congress wants such domains to be "Available at no cost or a negligible cost" to US govt organizations.
"For current.gov registrants, the transfer won't impact use of the.gov registrar, which is where domains are managed, renewed, and where new domains can be requested," the announcement adds.