The details of the company are as follows:

• Website link: www.ietf.org
• Corporate membership: 1200 (general attendee counts within IETF meetings)
• Founded: 1986

Originally established with 21 US researchers, the IETF has grown significantly over the years, and is best known as the body controlling industry standards such as TCP/IP and various RFC documents. They now cover broad areas that span into the IoT segment, such as LPWAN protocols, 6lo, and IPVS over 802.15.4. Within the IETF exists the Internet Engineering Steering Group that governs the standardization process. It is structurally divided into seven areas, such as routing area or transport area. Each area may also host dozens of different working groups (there are over 140 working groups). Joining IETF is straightforward, and can be done by simply subscribing to and participating in a working group email list, understanding the charter and standards, and actively engaging with the broader group. The standards process is rigorous as this group defines the foundation of internet communication.