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Open Source For an Open Internet
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Non-profit organization fostering the development and maintenance of Internet infrastructure and core software for the benefit of the public since 1994.
[DOWNLOADS](/download)
Our Products
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ISC develops and distributes three open source Internet networking software packages: BIND 9, ISC DHCP, and Kea DHCP, and operates the F Root domain server.
BIND 9, ISC’s Domain Name System (DNS) software program, is widely used on the Internet by enterprises and service providers, offering a robust and stable platform on top of which organizations can build distributed computing systems.
Kea DHCP implements the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for connection to an IP network, offering a powerful RESTful api and many optional hook libraries. ISC DHCP is a our legacy DHCP software system, now EOL. ISC offers private EOL support for ISC DHCP.
### BIND 9
The original, complete open source DNS implementation.
[Learn more](/bind)
### ISC DHCP
Open source DHCP server, relay agent, and client software, now EOL.
[Learn more](/dhcp)
### Kea DHCP
Flexible, open source, dynamic IP address and static host reservation management for DHCPv4 and DHCPv6 servers.
[Learn more](/kea)
### Support
Find out about professional support for ISC services.
[Learn more](/support)
Why Choose ISC?
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Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) is dedicated to developing software and offering services in support of the Internet infrastructure.
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#### Quality Open Source
Since 1994, ISC has offered open source software to the Internet community. Our software is professionally developed, fully supported software and it is developed in the open. We are committed to providing high-quality software to keep the Internet free and available to all.
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#### Professional Support
Although open source software is available at no cost to users, many organizations seek help with installation and management. Users are encouraged to contribute to ISC’s ongoing development work by purchasing professional support from ISC’s engineers. We are financially sustained by customers who understand the importance of open source. This keeps us aligned with our core mission: supporting the Internet.
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#### Standards-Compliant
ISC engineers have written over 100 of the technical standards that are essential to interoperability on the Internet. Standards-based open source has been essential to the growth of the Internet.
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[Contact Us](/contact)
Latest News
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What's New from ISC
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#### Meet an ISC Engineer – Ben Scott!
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We’re back with another look at one of ISC’s staff members: Ben Scott!
[Read](/blogs/isc-profile-scott/)
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#### Stork DNS Project at the DNS Hackathon
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ISC’s Senior Software Engineer Marcin Siodelski is attending the upcoming DNS Hackathon in Stockholm, sponsored by Netnod, DNS-OARC, and the RIPE NCC.
[Read](/blogs/2025-dns-hackathon/)
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#### Recent US Executive Order Calls for Encrypting DNS
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The US Executive Order “Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity”, published on January 17, 2025, calls for a number of measures to strengthen cybersecurity in the US.
[Read](/blogs/2025-US-EO-encrypteddns/)
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#### Looking back on ISC's 2024 accomplishments
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ISC’s Organizational Health and Operations Financially and organizationally ISC is in good health, with no major concerns.
[Read](/blogs/2024-accomplishments/)