What is IETF?

The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is a large, open international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers concerned with the evolution of the Internet architecture and the smooth operation of the Internet. It develops and promotes voluntary Internet standards, particularly those concerning the operation of the Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP). It is used to standardize internet protocols like HTTP, TCP, and IP, ensuring interoperability between different systems and devices on the internet.