I am looking for a domain name registrant. Where can I look it up?
The Whois is an easy-to-use tool for checking the availability of a .nl domain name. If the domain name is already taken, you can see who has registered it.
On the page looking up a domain name you will find more information about what a domain name is, how the Whois works and how the privacy of personal data is protected. Alternatively, you can go straight to look for a domain name via the Whois.
I would like to transfer my domain name to another registrar. What is the procedure?
To get your domain name transferred, you need the token (unique ID number) for your domain name. Your existing registrar has the token and is obliged to give it to you within five days, if you ask for it. The procedure for changing your registrar is described on the page transferring your domain name.
The details registered about me/my company are incorrect or out of date. How can I get them updated?
To update the contact details associated with your domain name, you need to contact your registrar. Read more about updating contact details.
Why is my domain name in quarantine?
When a domain name is cancelled, we aren't told the reason, so we can't tell you. You'll need to ask your registrar. The advantage of quarantine is that, if a name's cancelled by mistake, you can always get it back.
One common reason is that the contract between you and your registrar says you've got to renew the registration every year. If you haven't set up automatic renewal and you don't renew manually, the registration will expire.
Ik heb een klacht over mijn provider/registrar. Kan ik daarvoor bij SIDN terecht?
Wanneer je een klacht hebt over of een geschil met je registrar dan zijn er verschillende mogelijkheden om tot een oplossing te komen. Hierover lees je meer op pagina klacht over registrar. SIDN heeft geen formele klachtenprocedure voor het behandelen van een klacht over jouw registrar.
What conditions do I have to meet as a registrar?
Would you like to be able to register domain names for customers or for your own organisation by dealing directly with SIDN? If so, you can become a .nl registrar. Read more about the conditions and how to apply for registrar status on the page becoming a registrar.
In our recent survey of Trends in Online Security & e-Identity, considerable attention was devoted to the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT). A small majority of surveyed consumers feared that connecting 'things' to the internet would make it less secure. And subsequent events have demonstrated that their concerns were well founded.
Q: How does the Internet of Things influence the security of the internet in the Netherlands? (n=2095)
More security incidents
Researchers recently discovered that many expensive Bluetooth-enabled door locks could easily be opened using a smartphone. Consumers often forget to secure their devices by setting a password. In many cases, manufacturers do take steps to address the issues, but are reluctant to stress potential problems, for fear of losing customers. The commotion caused by Samsung deleting a warning tweet earlier in the year is a good example of such thinking.
European legislation is in its infancy
For some time, the Dutch government has been pressing for European regulation of the IoT. As part of its campaign, the government has linked up with the business community to produce the Roadmap for Digital Hard- and Software Security and is actively lobbying within the EU for stricter controls. One of the measures sought is the introduction of pan-European minimum security requirements for smart devices from 2020.
Smart devices become insecure with age
Whether the IoT can in fact be regulated is debatable, however. It's a complex market offering a huge variety of devices, from solar panels to toys. To complicate matters further, devices usually become insecure only with age. Because, for example, the product has been discontinued, and the manufacturer no longer offers security updates. Against that backdrop, how can the proliferation of smart devices be kept secure? And can consumers and businesses be expected to constantly check whether all their devices are up to date?
More security checks needed
Legislation alone is not the answer. The management of IoT-related risks depends on vigilance as well. One obvious way forward is to look at the router that connects devices to the owner's home or business network. A scan of the router -- using our specially designed SPIN software, for example -- can quickly identify any suspicious behaviour.
Nevertheless, stricter European regulation is indeed desirable. If only to get consumers and businesses to open their eyes to the risks, and to raise awareness of cybersecurity.
