Security and encryption experts are calling on the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to reconsider proposed changes that could weaken security and limit the use of strong encryption.
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The Week in Internet News: Kentucky Broadband Program Stalls
Technology
20 January 2020
The Week in Internet News: Kentucky Broadband Program Stalls
Broadband delays: KentuckyWired, an ambitious plan to bring broadband services to underserved, rural parts of the state, is about...
Pacific Report to the Dynamic Coalition of Small Island Developing States in the Internet Economy
Shaping the Internet's Future
17 January 2020
Pacific Report to the Dynamic Coalition of Small Island Developing States in the Internet Economy
2019 was an active year for Pacific involvement in the Internet economy. What we have demonstrated is that originating...
Community Radio and Network Providers Join Force to Grow the Internet
Growing the Internet
15 January 2020
Community Radio and Network Providers Join Force to Grow the Internet
Last month, more than 50 community radio and network providers from all across Asia-Pacific journeyed by road from Bengaluru,...
Deep Dive: U.S. Federal Government’s Security and Privacy Practices
Building Trust
14 January 2020
Deep Dive: U.S. Federal Government’s Security and Privacy Practices
In April 2019, the Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance released its 10th Annual Online Trust Audit & Honor Roll....
The Week in Internet News: Mexico, NYC Push for Internet Access for All
Technology
13 January 2020
The Week in Internet News: Mexico, NYC Push for Internet Access for All
Everyone’s invited: Politicians in Mexico and New York City announced plans for universal Internet access in recent days. Mexican...
‘Major Initiatives in Cybersecurity’ Shows Everyone Can Contribute to Trust
Building Trust
10 January 2020
‘Major Initiatives in Cybersecurity’ Shows Everyone Can Contribute to Trust
How do we work toward a more secure Internet? In the Cyber Security discussions that take place in the...
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Major Initiatives in Cybersecurity: Public & Private Contributions Towards Increasing Internet Security
Internet security is the part of cybersecurity that, broadly speaking, relates to the security of Internet infrastructure, the devices...
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Policy Brief: Internet Shutdowns
An Internet shutdown can be defined as an “intentional disruption of Internet or electronic communications, rendering them inaccessible or...
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Internet Society Position on Internet Shutdowns
The Internet Society believes Internet shutdowns harm societies, economies, and the global Internet infrastructure.
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What is Educational Broadband Service (EBS)?
Educational Broadband Service (EBS) is a band of spectrum that the FCC set aside for the public good.
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Kilima: Highlights from ISOC Africa – November 2019
Africa Regional Bureau Newsletter for November 2019
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A Multi-Stakeholder Model in ICT Policymaking
The multistakeholder model, an established approach for Internet governance, lends itself to ideal use in policymaking for the digital...