Data Breach & Protection

The US Department of Commerce began implementing better routing security practices—a step in the right direction for wider MANRS adoption. The post The US Makes a Big Step Toward Better Routi...

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/05/the-us-makes-a-big-step-toward-better-routing-security/

The Internet plays a critical role in improving election transparency. In 2022, Kenya saw just how crucial a resilient connection is. The post The Internet is Making Elections More Transparent�...

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/05/the-internet-is-making-elections-more-transparent/

Asking TikTok, Google, and Apple to more intrusively track nearly every American with a cell phone, based on the possibility that a TikTok user might enter Montana, would be a significant invasio...

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/05/montanas-tiktok-ban-breaking-the-internet-and-undermining-online-privacy/

It may be a cliché to say that the most interesting conversations you have at a conference are those between the sessions… but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s untrue. At NDSS Symposium ...

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/04/ndss-symposium-showcases-the-importance-of-securing-your-connected-life/

The recent outage in West Africa caused by submarine cable damage could have been a lot worse. A strong community ensured it wasn't. The post The Importance of Strong Technical Communities and ...

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/04/the-importance-of-strong-technical-communities-and-partnerships-in-africa/

As we celebrate Earth Day 2024, the world seems to be on fire. Quite literally with some regions battling extreme wildfires, while other regions are drowning under massive flooding. Sea levels ar...

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/04/the-internet-and-climate-change/

The Internet Society Elections Committee is pleased to announce the final results of the 2024 elections and the IETF selections for the Board of Trustees. Voting concluded on 5 April. The results...

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/04/final-results-of-the-2024-internet-society-board-of-trustees-elections-and-ietf-selections/

The US Federal Communications Commission recently released a draft Declaratory Ruling and Order in the Open Internet Proceeding. However, there is concerning language (paragraph 46) in this rulin...

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/04/the-us-fcc-signals-a-dangerous-new-course-on-bgp-security/

We often overlook the factors that enable the Internet to accommodate a wide range of applications, from real-time surgeries to viral memes, and individual expression. Some of those factors are t...

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/04/protection-for-intermediaries-is-vital-for-the-internet-in-mexico/

“Free streaming subscription with mobile plan!”“Data-free music streaming!””Use these top 3 social apps without using up your data!” These are just a few examples of the types of prom...

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/04/when-free-comes-with-strings-attached/

Nojus Saad is an Internet changemaker. His work with Internet Society and his foundation is impacting the Internet of today and tomorrow. The post The Future is Now: A Young Changemaker’s Jou...

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/03/the-future-is-now-young-changemakers-journey/

Canada's Online Harms Act should be an example of how to protect the fundamentals of the Internet while improving online safety. The post What Governments Can Learn from Canada when Regulating ...

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/03/what-governments-can-learn-from-canada-when-regulating-online-harms/

Protect children online by supporting end-to-end encryption in Facebook Messenger. Join us in the fight against weakening online protection for kids in Nevada. The post Nevada Wants to Reduce O...

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/03/nevada-wants-to-reduce-online-protections-for-children/

In a field that often lacks gender balance, it’s vital to highlight women's fundamental role in the Internet’s past, present, and future.  The post The Women Behind the Internet appeared ...

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/03/the-women-behind-the-internet/

Want to build a community network but don't know where to start? Look no further than the Community Network DIY Toolkit. The post Everything You Need to Know to Build a Community Network appea...

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/02/build-a-community-network/

Women in Mali are bridging the unemployment gap by learning practical skills in Internet Society hands-on training courses. The post Bridging the Unemployment Gap for Young Female Graduates ap...

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/02/bridging-the-unemployment-gap-for-young-female-graduates/

In just under 10 years, IXPs helped the DRC improve its Internet accessibility and started the country on its digital journey. The post The Decade That Changed The Democratic Republic of Congo�...

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/02/the-decade-that-changed-the-democratic-republic-of-congos-internet/

Do you know how you're keeping your kids safe online? Using encryption, there are simple changes you can make as a family to stay safe. The post Keeping Kids Safe Online: Navigating the New Par...

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/01/keeping-kids-safe-online-navigating-the-new-parents-guide-to-encryption/

The NDSS Symposium returns to San Diego, USA, from 26 February to 1 March 2024. Discover the topics and sessions and register today. The post Lessons from Past Sins and Corruption Can Bolster ...

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/01/lessons-from-past-sins-and-corruption-can-bolster-future-network-security-ndss-symposium-2024/

In Manipur, India, residents had to live their lives without the Internet for over seven months when they experienced an Internet shutdown. The post What Happens When the Internet Shuts Down? ...

https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/01/what-happens-when-the-internet-shuts-down/