IETF

The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is a worldwide organization that drafts {{glossary('specification','specifications')}} governing the mechanisms behind the {{glossary("Internet")}}, especially the {{glossary("TCP")}}/{{glossary("IPv6","IP")}} or Internet {{glossary("Protocol")}} Suite.

The IETF is open, run by volunteers, and sponsored by the Internet Society.

See also