Connect, Discuss, Inspire: Dive Deep with Special Interest Groups - Internet Society
Vote on your favorite proposed and existing special interest groups and connect with like-minded community members.| Internet Society
The Internet is for everyone. But for that to be a reality, we need more than to connect the unconnected: we need to make access meaningful. The post What Is Meaningful Connectivity? appeared first on Internet Society.| Internet Society
Vote on your favorite proposed and existing special interest groups and connect with like-minded community members.| Internet Society
The $1 million Expanding Potential in Communities (EPIC) Grant program supports broadband initiatives in the southeastern United States.| Internet Society
Take a look through our back-to-school checklist that aims to help you, as a parent or guardian, make sure your child stays safe while learning online.| Internet Society
What are “ghost” proposals and why should we care? At least one government has recently proposed that in order to facilitate access to end-to-end encrypted messages, the technology should be modified so that a third-party listener can be silently added to encrypted conversations. They say this can meet law enforcement or national security requirements without […]| Internet Society
For some communities, like LGBTQ+ communities, encryption is especially crucial in keeping people safe both online and in real life.| Internet Society
Encryption is the process of scrambling or enciphering data so it can be read only by someone with the means to return it to its original state.| Internet Society
Join a community of thousands around the world working to make the Internet open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy.| Internet Society
Dangerous US Supreme Court Decision for Online Privacy and Security| Internet Society
Read about the Internet Society's recommendations to European Parliament proposed regulation on preventing and combating child sexual abuse.| Internet Society
When we raise our voices together, we inspire and enable others, including those in power, to make the choice to defend encryption.| Internet Society
What the European Commission’s leaked report got wrong about online security In September 2020, a draft European Commission report called “Technical solutions to detect child sexual abuse in end-to-end encrypted communications” was leaked.1 The report gave an analysis of different ways to spot illegal content in private communications that use end-to-end encryption. Encryption is one […]| Internet Society
Altering net neutrality to introduce exceptions for “specialized services” risks fracturing the Internet’s features.| Internet Society
Our global chapters work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of the things they achieved in September.| Internet Society
A data dump occurs when platforms demand exhaustive personal details upfront, creating friction for users while offering little additional value to governance. The post The Data Dump Dilemma: Why Public Digital Platforms Risk Failing the People They Serve appeared first on Internet Society.| Internet Society
The US Supreme Court will soon consider a case that could fundamentally change how you access the Internet and affect everyone who uses it. Today, the Internet Society filed an amicus brief in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment, a case considering whether Internet service providers (ISPs) should be held liable if they do not […] The post Your Internet Access Is at Risk. We’re Speaking Up appeared first on Internet Society.| Internet Society
Our global chapters and special interest groups work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of the things they achieved in August. The post Community Snapshot—August appeared first on Internet Society.| Internet Society
Achieving universal connectivity will require action from many actors—governments, regulators, communities, civil society, and the private sector. Community-centered connectivity offers a way forward. The post How to Achieve Universal Connectivity appeared first on Internet Society.| Internet Society
A resilient Internet connection is one that can maintain an acceptable level of service in the face of faults and challenges to normal operation. Understanding what makes the Internet resilient requires a holistic view of the Internet, not just a technical view. The post What Is Internet Resilience? appeared first on Internet Society.| Internet Society
A scientific expedition in Argentina is becoming a cultural phenomenon thanks to the Internet, pulling in thousands of livestream viewers. The post The Internet of Wonder: How a Scientific Livestream Became a Cultural Phenomenon appeared first on Internet Society.| Internet Society
Our global chapters and special interest groups work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of the things they achieved in July. The post Community Snapshot—July appeared first on Internet Society.| Internet Society
The Internet Society Panama Chapter had a plan. They would build the country’s first community network and bring the Internet to one of the country’s many Indigenous communities that were still offline. The post The Power of Volunteers: Connecting an Indigenous Community in Panama appeared first on Internet Society.| Internet Society
Over time, some Internet exchange points (IXPs) begin to operate on autopilot—what we call "Zombie IXPs." This can diminish performance and pose challenges. The post Is Your IXP at Risk of Becoming a “Zombie”? appeared first on Internet Society.| Internet Society
The Internet Society jointly filed a request in a UK court on Wednesday to provide expert evidence on privacy and security threats from secret government orders that require companies to change services to provide user data to law enforcement. The post A UK Government Order Threatens the Privacy and Security of All Internet Users appeared first on Internet Society.| Internet Society
In early February of this year, the Internet Society hosted an Encryption Advocacy Workshop in Brussels for European civil society organizations. The post Encryption Makes Us Powerful: Internet Society Hosts Encryption Advocacy Workshop for European Civil Society appeared first on Internet Society.| Internet Society
Without you, there is no Internet. The Internet is so much more than just devices connecting to each other; it’s a place for all of us to come together to share information, experiences, and ideas. The post How YOU Run the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.| Internet Society
Community-centered connectivity is when connectivity solutions are built for, with, or by local communities themselves. These solutions are not imposed from outside, but instead designed with direct involvement from the people who will use and maintain them. The post What Is Community-Centered Connectivity and Why Should We Care? appeared first on Internet Society.| Internet Society
We are able to interconnect so seamlessly on the Internet in large part thanks to Internet standards, which allow us to communicate easily across a variety of devices, providers, and systems. The post How Standard Setters Run the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.| Internet Society
The Internet technical community helps to build and maintain infrastructure, and enables us to communicate safely, affordably, and efficiently online. The post How the Technical Community Runs the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.| Internet Society
Texas’ mandatory age verification law, ruled constitutional last week, risks the privacy, security, and open nature of the Internet.| Internet Society
The Internet Society is a global charity working to close the digital divide and advocate for a secure and open Internet that people can trust.| Internet Society
Over the next few weeks, we’re diving into some of the key groups that play a valuable role in Internet governance.| Internet Society
There is a law in the United States that consists of twenty-six words: “No provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another information content provider.” Otherwise known as Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA), it has been characterized as […]| Internet Society
Our 2030 Strategy embodies our mission: the Internet is a resource to enrich people’s lives and a force for good in society.| Internet Society
Texas' mandatory age verification law will weaken Internet privacy and security and will not provide an effective solution.| Internet Society
What does the Internet need to thrive? Learn about the enablers of an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet.| Internet Society
The Internet Way of Networking is a positive framework that lets us test whether new ideas support the best potential of the Internet.| Internet Society
Reports, papers, and other documents about the Internet issues around the world.| Internet Society
Gain insights into Internet exchange points (IXPs) and their pivotal role in enabling seamless Internet connectivity and fostering digital innovation.| Internet Society
Apply for our funding program to help you build or level up an existing IXP together with your local community.| Internet Society
A new report details how the Internet Governance Forum has supported a stable and secure Internet, and why that model is now under strain.| Internet Society
Join the IGF 2025 sessions that our team is participating in and advocate for an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet for everyone.| Internet Society
Different roles in the Internet ecosystem require different skills. Educators who share their expertise ensure the Internet is for everyone.| Internet Society
Explore how global experts shape Internet policy and why no single country or organization controls the Internet’s future.| Internet Society
A handful of nonprofits in the Internet community manage a lot of the unseen work that makes the Internet function.| Internet Society
Learning @ Internet Society is a way to bring people together in support of an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet.| Internet Society
As we approach WSIS+20, it's time to reaffirm our commitment to a people-centric, inclusive, and development-oriented information society.| Internet Society
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Natalie Campbell, Director of Public Advocacy at the Internet Society and a mother of two, warns against banning or weakening of encryption for the safety of children online. Governments and law enforcement agencies are trying to ban or weaken a critical tool for keeping our children safe online. As parents, we must speak up for […]| Internet Society
Beware of false promises and threats to encryption security online. It’s easy to understand why United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray would ask companies to provide a means for law enforcement to access private data and communications. “We’re all for strong encryption and… we are not advocating for ‘backdoors,'” he said […]| Internet Society
Encryption is one of the best tools we have to help keep children safe online. Child safety and encryption experts share why it's important.| Internet Society
Client-side scanning (CSS) broadly refers to systems that scan message contents for matches or similarities to a database of objectionable content before the message is sent to the intended recipient.| Internet Society
Read about the critical properties that define the Internet Way of Networking and underpin the growth and adaptability of the Internet.| Internet Society
There is no one-size-fits-all solution for securing global routing. The FCC's intention to regulate BGP could harm the global Internet.| Internet Society
Women in Mali are bridging the unemployment gap by learning practical skills in Internet Society hands-on training courses.| Internet Society
This program supports communities and local organizations working to build and expand Internet infrastructure to connect people living in rural, remote, and low-income areas.| Internet Society
