The Alliance for Spam Free Networks (ASFN) was developed with the mission of creating a spam free Internet, and we plan to achieve this goal by working with one network at a time. All ISPs and enterprises are invited to join and participate at no cost. As a member of the Internet, we are all aware of the growing impact spam is having across all networks and messaging systems. No one is untouched by the spammers' ability to leverage compromised networks to their advantage. It is imperative that we work together and share knowledge and resources if we hope to eliminate compromised networks and keep spam off the Internet.

An overview of the numerous benefits of ASFN membership includes:

• An alert system that quickly identifies sources of spam within your network
• Technical assistance to eliminate spam from your network
• Information and monitoring systems to keep your network Spam Free
• Certification that your network is Spam Free
• Marketing resources to help grow and maintain your customer base
• Discounts on MAPS' services
• Co-marketing opportunities

As part of membership, you will receive valuable insight and assistance in implementing spam prevention processes. A dedicated agent from MAPS' Internet Bureau of Investigation (IBI) will work with you to determine how secure your network is from spammers and will assist with correcting any compromised areas of your network. You can also obtain elite status by having your network certified as Spam Free, thereby letting your customers and end-users know that you are committed to delivering the very best service possible.

All ASFN members are invited to participate in the SpamCatcher program, which captures and aggregates spam from our ASFN members who are using a spam filtering solution. Using the data MAPS collects via the SpamCatcher program, the MAPS SpamReporter Information Service reports the aggregated statistics to all members of the ASFN.

ISP are asked to provide the following information as part of their membership in the ASFN:

1. A map of all IP addresses, with monthly updates to capture the changing nature of the network. Usage of each address block should be identified as follows:
   
   • Static assignment: Servers and/or customers that are not to be listed on our DUL.
   • Dynamic assignment: For inclusion in our DUL. Typically these are modem pools or residential DSL or cable. Some ISPs choose to include certain statically assigned addresses whose users are contractually prohibited from running servers.
   • Delegated addresses: Address blocks delegated to and managed by other ISPs. Contact information would be most appreciated.
   • Unallocated addresses: Hijacked addresses are increasingly a source of spam, so some ISPS like to have us list unallocated addresses on our RBL rather than treating them as static.
   The MAPS investigations staff will help establish a communication mechanism that is most efficient for both organizations.

2. Provide a priority abuse contact so we can quickly and effectively inform you of spam outbreaks from your network as we detect them. Our goal is to help you quickly eradicate any problems on your network.

3. Share with us spam that you may catch through filters, user action, or other mechanisms. We understand that privacy laws and/or contracts with your customers may preclude doing this, but if feasible this will assist us in fighting spam by improving our lists. All mail will be treated in confidence, with the sole exception of making carefully redacted copies available as evidence where required.

4. Agree to publicly acknowledge our business relationship, by allowing us to list you as a partner on our web site and elsewhere. In addition, we would like to assist you in promoting your fight against spam through joint press releases and other co-marketing opportunities.

If you wish to become a member of the ASFN, please complete this application and sign-up for the SpamCatcher^SM program.