YOU versus AI
Artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence. There is not even a day in which we do not come into contact with AI. Popping up from everywhere – AI, AI, AI!!! Let’s compete with AI then: AI can…
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ICANN Webinar Series – Europe: Where Does Internet Governance Stand Today
ICANN, global partner of SK-NIC, brought you a webinar entitled: Where Does Internet Governance Stand Today. You could find out more about Internet governance; the results of the WSIS+20 review were presented, taking into account…
UNIQUE .sk DOMAIN AUCTIONS
Starting on October 1, 2024, .SK manager company SK-NIC, a.s. is launching the release of 1-, 2- and 3-character.sk domains for registration. It includes domains such as 1.sk, ba.sk or hm.sk. These are unique domains,…
ICANN Webinar Series – Europe: Identification Verification – Three Approaches
ICANN global partner of SK-NIC, brought you a webinar entitled: Identification Verification – Three Approaches. From mid-October 2024, the second Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) will require EU Member States to adopt and publish…
Notice about change of the FTP connection
We would like to inform you, that on July 15, 2024, we will terminate the FTP connection to which you could connect via link registrar-console.sk-nic.sk. A new connection with several security improvements is already active…
The law on cyber security is going to parliament
An amendment to the Act on Cybersecurity is currently in the interdepartmental comment process, which, through the implementation of the European directive NIS2, will fundamentally affect registrar activity, as well as activities related to it…
Let your online business flourish!
Today online business is an essential part of an active company. The pandemia has made this industry more visible. Companies that had online stores (e-shops) were at a great competitive advantage and are still profiting…
ICANN Compliance Essentials: What You Need to Know
ICANN global partner of SK-NIC, brought a webinar: ICANN Compliance Essentials: What You Need to Know. This webinar provided an overview of the role of ICANN’s Contractual Compliance program. In this webinar the mechanisms…
We take cyber security seriously. We join forces with others
We take the security of the most beautiful domain suffix .sk very seriously. That’s why we enter into several international partnerships! We have become a member of the European TLD ISAC TLD administrators have…
Notice of change in the opening hours during Easter holidays 2024
We would like to notify you about change in the opening hours during Easter holidays, as follows: The call center will be available until Thursday, March 28, 2024, until its standard time 5:30 p.m. Since…
ICANN Training Series: Safeguarding End-Users: Best Practices for Managing and Protecting Domain Names
ICANN global partner of SK-NIC, brought a webinar: Safeguarding End-Users: Best Practices for Managing and Protecting Domain Names In this ICANN training series capacity development Webinar it was heard how careful and secure management of…
ICANN Training Series: IPv6 in Central Europe
ICANN global partner of SK-NIC, brought a webinar entitled: IPv6 in Central Europe (and Why It’s Important). As one of the world’s five Regional Internet Registries, the RIPE NCC collects a lot of data around…
Let your business grow!
Within the 30th anniversary of the most beautiful domain sufix .sk, we have decided to plant one tree for each new registration. We will contribute to an even more beautiful real Slovakia. Doing business online…
ICANN Training Series: How to request ICANN Registration Data in the Times of GDPR – an Introduction
ICANN global partner of SK-NIC, brought a webinar entitled: How to request ICANN Registration Data in the Times of GDPR – an Introduction. The introduction of GDPR caused a changed landscape on how ICANN’s registration…
We support the development of our virtual Slovakia
Since the launch of the Qualitative Accreditation Program we have believed that registrars who care about the development of our virtual Slovakia will get involved. We were not wrong! Today, part of the TOP professionals…
Let your online business flourish!
Today online business is an essential part of an active company. The recent pandemic has made this industry more visible. Companies that had online stores (e-shops) were at a great competitive advantage and are still…
ICANN Training Series: DNS Security Best Practices: Quantum Computing and Cryptography on the Internet
ICANN global partner of SK-NIC, brought you a webinar entitled: Quantum Computing and Cryptography on the Internet. There has recently been more discussion of how quantum computers will affect the cryptography we use on the…
ICANN Training Series: DNS Security Best Practices: An Overview of Being KIND
ICANN global partner of SK-NIC, brought a webinar entitled: DNS Security Best Practices: An Overview of Being KIND KINDNS is a new initiative from ICANN. It is about adding a baseline of security for everyone…
ICANN Training Series: ICANN-OCTO Use and Understanding of Reputation Blocklist Data
ICANN global partner of SK-NIC, brought a webinar entitled: ICANN-OCTO Use and Understanding of Reputation Blocklist Data. In this webinar, you learned about two ICANN projects , which both make use of Reputation Blocklist (RBL)…
3. Annual report on the Internet and the turbulent year 2022
For the third time, we bring the Annual Report on the Internet in Slovakia. This one concerns the year 2022, whose one definition should be – turbulent. After the gradual receding of the corona virus…
ICANN Training Series: Meet an Internet Key Holder!
ICANN global partner of SK-NIC, offers ICANN Training Series – Central Europe and the Baltics: Meet an Internet Key Holder! You might have heard of some people who “hold the keys to the Internet”. This…
ICANN training series: Interesting ICANN Internet Measurement Results
ICANN global partner of SK-NIC, offers the webinar that will present the measurements and results of three ICANN initiatives: Domain Abuse Activity Reporting (DAAR), Identifier Technologies Health Indicators (ITHI) and Domain Name Security Threat Information…
ICANN training series: Challenges with Alternative Name System
ICANN global partner of SK-NIC, offers the webinar that will focus on the findings of the ICANN OCTO 034 document (https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/octo-034-27apr22-en.pdf). It will analyze the technical issues faced when deploying alternative name spaces in parallel…
We will keep the price at the same level
We have capped domain prices for 2023! The price of a new registration and the extension of the registration period will not change in 2023. “Even though costs are rising disproportionately, we have decided to…
Successfully and safely!
Slovak men and women buy various types of goods and services online. They order food by delivery and watch movies, series, or cultural programs. Doing business online is now necessary for growth, gaining new customers…
ICANN training series: DNSSEC 101
ICANN global partner of SK-NIC, offers the webinar about DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security). To protect DNS data, it is important for DNS operators to understand DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC). This course will discuss the…
Academy of virtual Slovakia continues with its fourth series!
October is month of cybersecurity. On this occasion, we are launching the fourth round of the Academy of virtual Slovakia under the title Successfully and safely. We will bring you 7 short videos that will…
We are opening the SK-NIC Fund Call for Small Projects
For those who are interested to support their innovative ideas, an amount of EUR 200,000 is ready to be provided. Project submissions are open from September 1, 2022 to October 15, 2022. Single project can…
WE CONTINUE TO HELP! SK-NIC FUND WILL DISTRIBUTE MORE THAN EUR 250,000!
The SK-NIC Fund has already supported projects worth hundreds and thousands of EUR. With the other challenge, the amount rose to more than EUR 850,000. In total, the Fund has already supported the implementation of…
The call for large projects 2022 is closed!
The call of the SK-NIC Fund was interesting! Projects registration to SK-NIC 2022 Fund Call for Large Projects was closed on May, 31. The amount requested by the applicants exceeded the amount allocated for this…
May – The Time of Love
Up to 85% of Slovak businessmen choose the suffix .sk as their primary address for online business. That’s great news. We at SK-NIC believe that online shopping is now a must-have for any business. But…
There is never enough of caution! Changed phishing attacks in Slovakia in a changed form again!
Misuse of the name of reputable companies is one of the often repeated methods of fraudsters that try to lure private data, credit card details, payment details, account passwords, or directly a payment of “fictitious”…
Notice of change in the opening hours during Easter holidays
We would like to notify you about change in the opening hours during Easter holidays, as follows: The call center will be available until Thursday, April 14, 2022, until its standard time 5:30 p.m. Since…
Call for major projects 2022
At the SK-NIC Fund, we know that the situation has checked not only adults but also children in recent months. The SK-NIC fund has already helped more than 50 projects and contributed up to EUR…
The call for large projects of the SK-NIC Fund is approaching!
Less than 2 weeks remain until the opening of the SK-NIC Fund call for large projects. An amount of up to EUR 300 000 is available for applicants to support their innovative ideas. One project can…
Statement of SK-NIC, a.s. on deactivation of the so-called disinformation domains / websites
Slovakia is part of the European Union with applicable democratic principles. If someone registers a domain, he registers it for a specified period and is responsible for its use. If the domain demonstrably performs criminal…
Virtual life has become real
Virtual life has become real. This is how we could define the year 2021. What was new and unusual in 2020 became a reality and a daily routine in 2021. We are used to online…
Make a New Year´s Jump into the Virtual World!
There is an event with advantageous registration of the most beautiful suffix .sk domains again! As the online world is growing and every day when you don’t use it properly can by a day you…
Notice of change in the opening hours during Christmas holidays
We would like to draw your attention to change in the opening hours during Christmas holidays as follows: On Thursday, December 23rd, 2021 our Office will be opened from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (CET).…
WE CONTINUE TO HELP! THESE ARE THE PROJECTS WHICH WILL RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM THE SK-NIC FUND
The SK-NIC Fund has already supported projects worth of hundreds of thousands EUR. With the last call the amount rose to EUR 600,000. We presented the projects that received support and we accompanied them during…
AWARD FOR THE FILM “WHO’S NEXT?”
Nowadays, it is possible to spread awareness in several ways – by writing professional articles, by discussions, via experiential trainings or via filming and sharing videos. If we the video is created with enough minutes,…
WE ARE LAUNCHING: “BE ONLINE!”
The virtual world is growing. More than 200 domains with the most beautiful suffix .sk are added daily in Slovakia. Most of these domains are future online stores or presentation pages of entrepreneurs or companies.…
Every help counts, every person counts
The beginning of cooperation between SK-NIC and the Internet counseling center for young IPcko dates back to December 2019. At that time, IPcko’s project became part of the 11 winning projects, supported from the first…
Sailboats, watermen and nobles at Strecno Castle
Endless Friday and Sunday columns of cars and risky road sections would probably come to mind of everyone in Slovakia when hearing the name “Strecno”. There is a risk of an unexpected rock slide or…
Successful cooperation between SK-NIC and “Start to Run!”
There must be a good idea to start a successful business. But how to find out if my idea is good enough? Will I not waste energy, time, and money on a service no one…
SK-NIC educated teachers within the JA Slovakia program
Meaningful projects need to be supported. That includes the project “Program of Digital Competence Coordinators”, which has been organized by Junior Achievement Slovakia, for the second year in a row. Its goal is an ambitious,…
The second wave of the pandemic changed the domain names
Do you feel that the spreading COVID-19 affected the registration of .sk domains as well? Your guess is right. We have been analyzing the situation with the registration of domains related to this topic since…
Seat of power under the Tatras
The silhouette of Spis Castle in the background, with the outlines of the High Tatras, is one of the hallmarks of Slovakia. From time immemorial, the castle has been looking upon the trade routes connecting…
Amendment to the Cyber Security Act brings various obligations
Recently, on 1st of August 2021, an amendment to the Act No. 69/20188 Coll. on Cyber Security got valid. In September 2020, we notified about the possibility to comment the Act amendment via slov-lex.sk website.…
We are one of the best in DNSSEC domain security!
Slovakia does not belong to the geographical giants. In the ranking of countries sorted by size, we are in 126th place. The origin of the .sk domain also dates back to the not so ancient…
We help those who help others.
Specific domain for those who help others has started writing its own story. On August 15, we launched registration and the first domains are already waiting for their registrants. As already mentioned, the .org designation…
We were recieving applications for support from the SK-NIC Fund until the last drop
Registrations for this year’s call is over! Currently, 176 projects applied for the SK-NIC 2021 Fund call for small projects. We have seen record in the number of applications last year and this year has…
Virtual viewfinder focused on Nitra
In the third part of our project “Get to Know the History of Slovakia in a Real and Virtual Way” we will visit the oldest Slovak town Nitra and the castle that dominates it. From…
The domain for those who help others is coming soon!
The new domain with the org.sk suffix is quite excited. Slowly, but certainly, it is approaching its first registrations. We are proud to be able to offer it to those who help others soon. As…
The summertime virtual discovery of history continues!
Two weeks ago, we launched a new project Get to Know the history of Slovakia in a Real and Virtual Way, where we present our well-known castles, that are repositories of ancient memories! At first,…
We launch the project „Get to Know the History of Slovakia in a Real and Virtual Way”
Castles are monuments of the past ages. If we would like to compare them with something in virtual reality, they are like data discs. Data of the ages from the past, data about people and…
We help those, who help – join org.sk!
Do you have a civic association, non-profit organization, foundation or non-investment fund? Is your .sk domain already occupied? Or do you want to indicate directly that you are the one who is helping others? Now…
The unique Machovisko Club is open!
One of the project creators – civic association IPčko – has been supported by our SK-NIC Fund in relation to their psychological online counseling and now it opened a unique club, which aims to be…
Three, two, one – Open!
This year’s call for small projects of the SK-NIC Fund 2021 begins with International Children’s Day. As of today, applicants have exactly 45 days to send an application for financial support from our fund. 100,000…
The fight against hoaxes raises to a higher level
Fake news, fraudulent reports or so-called hoaxes are displayed to internet users almost every day. They are becoming more and more dangerous for people, especially with the expansion of social networks. Disinformation does not only…
Beware of fake e-mails!
Internet security is not taken for granted and so everyoone needs to be constantly vigilant. Fake e-mails that abuse the reputation of various companies are runnning through virtual Slovakia. Fake e-mails are one of the…
The call for small projects of SK-NIC Fund is nearly here!
Less than 2 weeks remain until the opening of the fourth call of the SK-NIC Fund. A call for small projects is prepared for those interested, as well as 100,000 EUR to support their innovative…
SK-NIC Fund’s call for small projects 2021 coming soon!
If you are looking forward to the opening of the next call by the SK-NIC Fund, the following lines will make you happy! We are preparing call for small projects, in which financial support within…
The SK-NIC Fund continues to help
We have already helped 38 projects to implement their plans via support from our SK-NIC Fund. Since 2019, when the new rules for fund distribution came into force, we have helped many schools, organizations and…
Academy of Virtual Slovakia continues!
„This e-shop gives us a lot of space to feel comfortable and to know that there will always be an order,“ says Eva Kyselovičová, co-founder of e-shop named “navidieku.sk“. The story of navidieku.sk founders is…
.sk domains are cheaper now
SK-NIC, a.s. continues to help others to enter the virtual world. In March, it announces the “Happy 7 Days” event (Slovak only). During 7 days, i.e. from March 7 to 13, 2021 (included), the price…
Organizations supported by the SK-NIC Fund are already implementing their plans
The call, in which we presented the winners and which took place at the beginning of 2021, is being fulfilled and all 14 winning projects have already received funding from the SK-NIC Fund. We can…
We welcome new virtual residents
The growth of virtual Slovakia has been visible since the beginning of 2021. In mid-February, we already have more than 10,000 new virtual sites, i.e. new domains. Slovaks are discovering the benefits of virtual space…
Virtual life is real also in Slovakia
The published Annual Report on Internet in 2020 brought several interesting facts. As many as 90% of Slovaks used the Internet at least once in 2020. Up to 89% of them even daily. Number of…
SK-NIC Fund supported another projects
SK-NIC Fund launched a new mechanism for selection and support of projects in September 2019. Since then, we have distributed almost 500,000 EUR. Public presentation was always connected with the process of the best projects…
What happened on the Internet in 2020? Our report will tell you
Slovakia learned a few new words in 2020 and acquired many new digital skills. Terms such as video conference, home office, online ordering or online education will probably be adepts for everyday use in 2021…
We have secured, we have helped, we have educated
This is how we could define the past year 2020. It will probably go down in history with the ”pandemic“ attribute, although for the area of the virtual world, it was certainly groundbreaking. We have…
Interest in domains has grown up, Slovakia is moving into the virtual world
Year 2020 will certainly be written into the human history as an exceptional year. A global pandemic has hit the population and changed the rules of life, work, study and social contact. In the area…
Approved! These projects will receive support from the SK-NIC fund!
We announced the last call of the SK-NIC Fund in 2020 on September 1, 2020 and it was open until October 15. By the deadline, a record number of 286 applications had been received from…
Notice of change in the opening hours during Christmas holidays
We would like to draw your attention to change in the opening hours during Christmas holidays as follows: On Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020 our Office will be opened from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (CET).…
New domain registration promotions continue in 2021
Virtual Slovakia is growing and we are witnessing the establishment of new virtual identities every day. It is obvious that the presence in the virtual space will increase dynamically in 2021, significantly supported by the…
The second wave of COVID-19 brought again interest into domains
Slovaks are moving into the virtual world. Like previously, also the second wave of coronavirus brought an increased interest in virtual space ownership through .sk domains, including cases that are directly related to the corona-specific…
Telekom extends the functionality of its e-mails by month
As of December 31, 2020, Slovak Telekom will stop providing the services of free e-mail boxes. Domains such as “stonline.sk” or “t-zones.sk” will no longer be used for this purpose. Originally, they were supposed to…
The Academy of virtual Slovakia is in its full swing
At the end of September, we launched series of educational videos in a popular style that are intended to accompany individuals as they enter the virtual world – Academy of virtual Slovakia. The first cycle with…
Telekom cancels free e-mail services
As of December 31, 2020, Slovak Telekom will stop providing the services of free e-mail boxes. Users of these e-mail accounts will only be able to receive and send messages until November 30, 2020. Afterwads,…
Don’t forget about Internet security!
The year 2020 and the associated global pandemic brought a significant increase in the presence of people on the Internet. We recommend paying close attention to safe behaviour in virtual space as October is the…
We uncovered small, but beautiful part of Slovakia. Both in a real and virtual way.
At the beginning of the summer, we launched a project called “Get to know Slovakia both really and virtually”, in which we walked through 9 beautiful Slovak locations. Not only in real – we were also…
The number of applications for support from the SK-NIC Fund broke records again!
After closing the call of the SK-NIC Fund for small projects 2020, we can state that another record number of applications had been received. This number also exceeded the call for large projects during spring…
There are 2 days left until the end of the current call
Applicants for financial support from the SK-NIC Fund have only few days left to register their projects. The call for small projects 2020 ends on October 15 at 11:59 PM. We remind interested parties that…
Coronavirus arrangements
Dear clients, in connection with the coronavirus situation in the whole territory of the Slovak Republic, we would like to inform you that the premises of SK-NIC, a.s. at Námestie SNP 14 in Bratislava are…
We have launched the Academy of virtual Slovakia
SK-NIC, a.s. is pleased to announce the launch of the Academy of virtual Slovakia (Slovak only). It will contain series of educational videos in a popular style that are intended to accompany individuals as they enter…
We presented the projects of the last call
A presentation of successful projects of the SK-NIC Fund’s call for large projects took place on September 16, 2020. The invitation was also accepted by representatives of the Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization…
National Security Authority has prepared an amendment to the Cyber Security Act
National Security Authority (further as NSA) has prepared an amendment to the Cyber Security Act, SK-NIC assumes active entry into the public comments phase. NSA proceeded to amend the Act No. 69/20188 on cybersecurity. The…
Call of the SK-NIC Fund for small projects has been launched
Call for small projects of the SK-NIC Fund has been opened from September 1, 2020. The call will end in October 15, 2020. We have allocated 100,000 EUR for this call! The possibility to apply…
The call of the SK-NIC Fund for small projects will be opened in September
The next call for small projects of the SK-NIC Fund will be opened in September 2020. The call will start on September 1, 2020 and end on October 15, 2020. We have allocated 100,000 EUR…
The Commission has approved the revised ADR Rules
The Commission for .sk National Domain Administration (further as a Commission) approved the revised ADR Rules today. The revise primarily relates to the procedural deadlines regarding to the applicability of the ADR decision and cooperation…
Approved. We know the best projects of the last call!
We launched a call for large projects in mid-March this year and we were eagerly awaiting how the situation regarding COVID-19 would affect it. We have also extended the deadline to give applicants as much…
Good news for applicants for support from the SK-NIC Fund: we are doubling the resources!
For the last call for large projects, we set aside an amount of 150,000 EUR to be distributed among the approved projects. However, after closing the call, we were positively surprised by the number of…
We launch “Get to know Slovakia both really and virtually!”
During the holidays, we all plan to relax, but at the same time to visit at least one interesting place in our country or somewhere in the world. This year is specific because a trip abroad…
The call of the SK-NIC Fund for large projects is closed, the number of applications exceeded expectations!
Due to the situation related to COVID-19, we have extended the deadline of the call of the SK-NIC Fund for large projects until 31st May 2020, so that applicants could have more time to prepare…
Successful scientists are born also in Slovakia
Education and building an interest in science begins at an early age. However, an integral part of their future success is the ability to present their project and also a way to communicate it to…
We support meaningful projects
Online predation and abusing of young people is, unfortunately, even more intense during the isolation caused by the COVID-19 virus. Many of them still suffer from feelings of insecurity and uselessness, or thoughts about suicide.…
We have also contributed to the development of virtual Slovakia during the crisis
It has been almost 2 months since many Slovak doors remained closed. We have decided to take an active approach to this crisis from the beginning. Therefore, let’s remember what activities we were engaged in.…
Junior Internet competition conference online for the first time!
Every year, the Association for Youth, Science and Technology (AMAVET) organizes a two-day event for primary and secondary school students with a passion for science and technology. However, the implementation of this 15th year was…
Notice of the opening hours during the Easter holidays
We would like to inform you that during the Easter holidays from Friday 10th April 2020 to Monday 13rd April 2020 (included) the Office will be unavailable. Usual opening hours will resume on 14th April…
The call of the SK-NIC Fund is running and there is more time for submitting applications.
What projects have we supported? The first applicants are already applying in the call for the large project launched on 15th March 2020. The positive thing is that we have eliminated the number of forms…
COVID-19 breaks domain and website records
The corona virus situation also affects the domain world. Webites on this topic are springing up quickly and we can see it in the growth of new domain registrations that directly or indirectly respond to…
Let’s live fully – Let’s live virtual!
We simplify the entry to the virtual space with the most beautiful .sk ending! On 19th March 2020, together with our partners, we responded to the changed situation around the world and made it easier…
We are extending the deadline for submitting project support applications
We care about the safety and well-being of Internet users. Not only the virtual ones, but also the real ones. However, they are currently under threat in a way that challenges us all. We take…
Literary distraction for the virtual Slovakia
Last days most of us spend time at home and besides urgent duties, finding activity for the rest of the day can be a real chore. We offer to your children the opportunity to distract…
Let’s live fully – Let’s live virtual!
We simplify the entry to the virtual space with the most beautiful .sk ending! Mankind struggles with the real world threats every day. In today’s quarantine days even more intensively. Every day we notice that…
We present successful projects, meanwhile opening up the next call
In the call for small projects, opened in October 2019, appeared 11 successful projects, which are already implementing the declared activities. Recently we have introduced projects which focus their attention on the safety of children…
Coronavirus arrangements
Dear clients, in connection with the declaration of emergency situation in the whole territory of the Slovak Republic, we would like to inform you that the premises of SK-NIC, a.s. at Námestie SNP 14 in…
We are joining the fight against child abuse via the Internet
The Internet brings many benefits, improvements and tools for all of us. However, it brings new challenges not only for adults but also for children who have been part of the virtual world practically from…
The SK-NIC Fund launches a call for large projects 2020
Soon it will again be possible to apply for financial support for projects from the SK-NIC Fund, from 15th March 2020 until 30th April 2020. Up to 150,000 EUR will be earnmarked from the SK-NIC…
The next call of the SK-NIC Fund is coming
In March it will be possible to apply for financial support for the projects from the SK-NIC Fund again. This time we are preparing a call for large projects and we have allocated 150,000 EUR!…
Projects supported by the SK-NIC Fund are already being implemented
Project managers of the projects supported by the SK-NIC Fund in 2019, have already started implementing the declared activities. In early 2020, SK-NIC organized a presentation of the individual projects where the Internet community members…
The winners of the first call presented their projects
SK-NIC started the year by presenting the successful projects from the first call of the SK-NIC Fund. The presentation took place on 9th January 2020 at HubHub in Bratislava. The excellent atmosphere of creativity and…
SK-NIC has launched another advantageous campaign for domain registration
SK-NIC started year 2020 with the launch of the domain scanning technology for presence of CDS records called CDS scanning. Thus, Slovakia became ranked as third among the countries using this technology. With this technological…
SK-NIC has launched a technological innovation as the third country in Europe!
On January 1st 2020 SK-NIC, a.s. – .sk Domain Registry launched a new additional service for DNSSEC called CDS scanning. The first scanning identified more than 5000 domains, which have been added to the domains…
Notice of Change in the Opening Hours during Christmas holidays
We would like to draw your attention to change in the opening hours during Christmas holidays as follows: On Monday, December 23rd, 2019 our Office will be opened from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (CET).…
New domain registration campaigns continue in 2020
2019 is significant for us – we have much to celebrate! We achieved the milestone of 400,000 domains ending with .sk! The number of those who decided to enter virtual Slovakia is growing. Communication is…
Very soon – automated DNSSEC activation
Even if the deployment of DNSSEC in the .sk domain is already now excellent, in order to secure a higher standard of the services for domain holders and a comfort of services for the registrars,…
The projects of the first call of the SK-NIC Fund have been approved!
After closing the call of the SK-NIC Fund for the support of young projects the assessment committee has announced the results. From among 56 projects that applied 11 were recommended for the support! 43 %…
The number of .sk domains with a higher security standard has increased significantly
The October campaign focused on raising the standard of domain security with DNSSEC exceeded expectations. The number of domains with this higher security standard has increased significantly. After the campaign’s deadline on 16/11/2019 almost 35,500 domains were secured,…
SK-NIC Fund’s first call closed! The number of requests pleasantly surprised us
After the first call deadline, a total of 56 applications have been received. The amount of requested aid even exceeded the amount assigned for support in this call several times. The first application was received…
Virtual Slovakia is growing! The number of .SK domains exceeded 400,000!
The month of cybersecurity is also the month in which we have crossed the limit of 400,000 domains. Virtual Slovakia is growing with the number of those who enter the virtual world. In the Slovak…
In the month of cybersecurity SK-NIC offers a sales campaign connected with domain protection „DNSSEC your .sk domain!“
We protect virtual Slovakia. That was also the reason why we launched DNSSEC domain protection in April 2019. This service ensures, that Internet traffic is directed to the correct address. Thus it protects your virtual…
SK-NIC announces the first call of the SK-NIC Fund
It’s finally here! After long negotiations and searching for the right financing model, we have launched a new support mechanism. We are pleased that also the professionals from the Internet community were part of the…
SK-NIC appreciates that IT Fitness Test 2019 has seen improvements in cybersecurity
For the eighth time, the Slovak public had the opportunity to participate in a unique test to examine the digital knowledge and skills of ordinary users. IT Fitness Test 2019, supported by us this year…
SK-NIC Fund will allocate 100.000 EURO for the projects in 2019
SK-NIC company supports various projects every year. It is in our interest to continue in the set trend. To make the whole process more effective, we have established the SK-NIC Fund, which we want to…
The Fund SK-NIC will be mediated by a well-known foundation
The Internet has more than 4,1 billion users nowadays. It´s not everything – the virtual world welcomes lots of new „residents“ daily, and almost 17% of them come from Europe. Virtual Slovakia is also growing…
SK-NIC will support the projects on this autumn
The topic of cybersecurity is increasingly discussed nowadays. 51.8% of all Internet operations are performed by bots (simple autonomous programs), which e.g. allow searching in web browsers. In many cases, they are abused for example…
SK-NIC is preparing support for cybersecurity and education projects
Responsibility in virtual space is important for our company and that ´s why we support cybersecurity and education projects. We expect the launch of SK-NIC fund and calls for the projects in the autumn. We…
The 8th IT Fitness Test is coming to the finals. Test yourself!
As raising awareness of the cyberspace protection and security is one of our priority, we have supported the greatest IT knowledge testing in Slovak Republic once again – IT Fitness Test. More than 25,000 solvers…
SK-NIC significantly increases the formal requirement of the availability of .sk domain infrastructure
The Commission for .sk National Domain Administration, an advisory and consultative body of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic for Investments and Informatization (further as „the Office“) approved today an…
SK-NIC again supports internet security
The level of knowledge about security risks is relatively low in the Slovak Republic. According to the outcome of the testing across Slovakia – IT Fitness Test in 2018 (Note: Slovak only), the success of…
SK-NIC organised DNS/DNSSEC workshop
Several tens of participants from registrars to public institutions took part in the DNS/DNSSEC workshop organized by SK-NIC in cooperation with ICANN, which took place on May 30th. Practical hands-on-labs part has been included and…
Number of protected websites constantly grows!
The number of domains protected by DNSSEC technology is constantly growing as the individual registrants and registrars understand the importance of this protection. As it has already been stated several times, DNSSEC is an important…
SK-NIC again one of the main partners of the IT Fitness Test 2019 project
SK-NIC, a.s., the registration authority for the top level domain name .sk has again become one of the main partners of the largest IT testing in Slovakia – IT Fitness test 2019, which 8th year…
How DNSSEC works
This video explains how DNSSEC works (in Slovak language with English subtitles).
SK-NIC, a.s. launched today DNSSEC service
The long-awaited DNSSEC (Domain Name Security Extensions) has been launched today by SK-NIC, a.s.. This service is preventing spoofing and intentional manipulation of domain names and increasing the security of the Internet and its users.…
Access via FTP
Dear Registrars, we have prepared access to some of your files via FTP (File Transfer Protocol) for you. Using it you can access your invoices, reports related of managed domains, contacts or domain transfers. You…
Very soon – The modern version of DNSSEC technology!
Let us gladly inform you about launching our DNSSEC service, that is scheduled for April 29th 2019. That means that this service – preventing spoofing and intentional manipulation of domain names on the internet –…
DNSSEC Training for Registrars
Almost 90 participants from registrars, public institutions and IT companies took part in the kick-off training about DNSSEC (Domain Name Security Extensions), which took place on February 6th in cooperation with our strategic partner CentralNic…
Preparation for DNSSEC
Following significant investment into new systems and hardware, SK-NIC, a. s. will contribute this year to improvement of the Slovak internet security. Slovakia will receive the most advanced version of the DNSSEC technology. Starting in…
Notice of Change in the Opening Hours during Christmas holidays
We would like to draw your attention to change in the opening hours during Christmas holidays as follows: On Friday, December 21, 2018 our Office will be opened from 8:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. (CET).…
Good news – Promotion: Cheaper New Domains will also continue in the year 2019
SK-NIC, a.s., the exclusive registration authority for the top level domain name .SK decided to continue in the current discounted price Promotion of registration new Domains also in the year 2019. SK-NIC is pleased to…
Change of registered seat
We would like to inform you that since October 1st, 2018 the registered address of SK-NIC, a.s has changed to the following: SK-NIC, a. s. Námestie SNP 14 811 06 Bratislava Slovak Republic All other…
Lowest prices on the record on 25th Anniversary of .SK ccTLD
Shortly after the Slovak Republic was established in 1993, the global internet authority confirmed registration of .sk top level domain, which hence came into operation. To commemorate the 25th anniversary, SK-NIC, a. s., manager of…
Information about change in settings of the EPP interface
Dear Registrars, since June 1, 2018, the method for AuthInfo code generation will be modified, with some differences between web (GUI) and EPP interfaces. For more detailed information please visit FAQ on our website.
Important legal notification: GDPR Annex to the Registrar Contract To be Signed within Few Days
Dear .SK TLD Registrar, only few days left before the new GDPR legislation starts to be enforced. Unless you have already done so, we ask You again to sign and deliver Annex to the Registrar…
SOFTWARE UPDATE
Dear Registrars, on Tuesday evening, May 8, 2018 will be deployed a software update that will disrupt open login sessions. Registrars will have to log in again after the update is deployed.
GDPR Annex to the Registrar Contract with SK-NIC, a. s. to be Signed
This is an important message concerning the contractual relations for the provision of registrar’s services. Hereby, we would like to request that you to complete and sign the Annex to the Registrar Contract (available for…
New Terms and Conditions for Registration in .SK TLD
Pursuant to the approaching new legislation on personal data protection (so-called GDPR), we would like to inform you about changes in Terms and Conditions of Domain Name Service in .sk Top Level Domain. New Terms…
Please note: Since April 1st, New Law on Cybersecurity Entered into Force
Recent months brought about an increase in the legislative and regulatory requirements, which are concerning also the area of internet domain registrations and therefore they impact both the top-level domain registry as well as domain…
Slides from the GDPR Workshop for Registrars
How does EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its requirements concern relations between registry and registrars, between registrars and users and how does it overall affect internet domain registration was presented at the workshop,…
New Terms & Conditions Incorporating GDPR Directive for Public Comments
Dear Registrars, due to approaching effective date for the GDPR directive of European Union, we hereby introduce adjusted version of the Terms and Conditions and Registrar Agreement open for public comments up until March 21st.…
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Will Impact Also Registration of Internet Domains
SK-NIC, a. s. invites registrars of .sk domains to seminar about the new EU directive General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which will impact also internet domain registration. Fines up to 20 million EUR or up…
New EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force in 100 days
As you may have noticed in the press, new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on May 25, 2018. Hence, in 100 days, the most important change in data privacy regulation within…
Statement of SK-NIC, a.s., to hoax about availability of .sk
Availability of the top-level domain .SK remains unchanged: new strategic investor CentralNic has unblemished 20-year track record of 100-percent availability of service. In recent days, incorrect and misleading rumors (hoaxes) about changes to the availability…
Addendum to the Service Level Agreement for Services of Domain Registry of Top Level Domain .SK
Dear registrars, hereby we would like to inform you about change in the Terms & Conditions of Domain Name Service in .sk Top Level Domain, which is a result of voting of the Committee for…
New Internet domains are not just for Christmas: We are extending the promotional campaigns for .SK Domains
Following the entry of our new strategic investor, London-based CentralNic Group PLC, we’ve decided to continue our current promotional campaigns of favourable registration prices of .SK domain names. In line with the strategy of our…
SK-NIC acquisition process has been closed. SK-NIC´s new strategic investor and owner is UK company CentralNic
CentralNic Plc., a global leader in domain name technology and operations, listed on the London Stock Exchange, announces a significant strategic investment in Slovakia, becoming the owner of SK-NIC, manager of the top level .sk…
Domain Name Life Cycle Update
Domain Name Life Cycle has been updated – Authorised registrar change would be possible also within Redemption Grace Period. Domain Name Life Cycle, 22.9.2017 (PNG)
Launch of Alternative Domain Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Please be advised that, in connection with the entry into force of the new Top Level Domain Rules of .sk (from 1.9.2017) and their Annexes, 1 – ADR Rules, the Arbitration Center for Alternative Dispute…
New website
Welcome to a new SK-NIC website. It opened to public today together with new system for domain registration. We hope you enjoy the new look. In case of comments, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Changes related to the delay of the final migration date and to the validity of the new Terms & Conditions to 1.9.2017
SK-NIC would like to inform you that according to the Committee’s decision, the date of the final migration to the new system and validity of the new Terms & Conditions for .sk has been postponed…
New life cycle
SK-NIC would like to inform you that there is new .sk domain name life cycle (PDF, 79 Kb)] available since today, to be used within the system planned to launch on May 31, 2017.
Translation of the new Terms & Conditions, ADR Rules and Price list available in English
SK-NIC would like to inform you about availability of the Terms & Conditions and relevant documents related to the new system for registrations .sk domains, planned to launch on May 31, 2017. Terms & Conditions…
