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Internet Engineering Task Force

nounid 2998·updated May 12, 2026
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The body that defines standard Internet operating protocols such as TCP/IP. The IETF is supervised by the Internet Society Internet Architecture Board (IAB). IETF members are drawn from the Internet Society's individual and organization membership.

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IETF
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Internet Engineering Task Forces
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Internet Engineering Task Force's
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Internet Engineering Task Forces'

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The body that defines standard Internet operating protocols such as TCP/IP. The IETF is supervised by the Internet Society Internet Architecture Board (IAB). IETF members are drawn from the Internet Society's individual and organization membership.

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