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u <br />'I <br />AD INISTIRATION <br />July 27, 2022 <br />Contact: Erik Thorson, Communications Director, 763-324-4612, or e-mail: <br />Erik.Thorson(a)co.anoka.mn.us <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br />Anoka County Transitioning to .gov Domain <br />Anoka County has begun its transition from the .us domain for its website to the more trusted .gov <br />extension. The new website address is anokacountymn.gov. While this seems like a minor change, it <br />actually has some major benefits. <br />"The .gov domain is like a gated community — it's a digital space that's only available to genuine <br />and vetted U.S.-based government organizations," said Scott Schulte, chair, Anoka County Board of <br />Commissioners. "This domain also has enhanced security benefits, which will enable Anoka County to <br />better protect our systems from malicious email traffic and Domain Name System hijacking." <br />Eventually, all government agencies will have to move to the .gov domain. <br />The .us is still currently active — those who visit the Anoka County website with the .us domain <br />will still be directed to the right place, but this domain will eventually be phased out for the website. County <br />email addresses will switch to the .gov domain later this year. When the .us domain is set to be completely <br />retired, this info'niation will be communicated to the public prior to the cessation. <br />It's very beneficial for Anoka County to implement the .gov domain, and the county is excited to <br />move into a more robust cybersecurity ecosystem. <br />DK:jr <br />-30- <br />II^� pu':'�I:,1PIf111ll11„ IIII'llll'll�lr �IIII %:' II II dV:,dYllllpr II' ,„II',I�a�uu, uV��ll'%:' <br />"\'II'"1f'IIIIII " igd:,'II'114'.'rllll / Il' 010..ld')ll p,III',V4' Iltlllllll pr II II IIIIpull4.'r„pr%:'u" <br />