Ryan Polk is a Senior Policy Advisor at the Internet Society, where he is primarily focused on issues related to Internet trust. In this capacity, Ryan contributes to the development and implementation of the Internet Society’s policy agenda on key Internet trust and security topics, including encryption and anti-spam measures.
Prior to joining the Internet Society in this role, Ryan was a Research Project Assistant who worked closely with both the Global Engagement and Public Policy teams to accomplish their goals.
Ryan holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Computer Science from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
Ryan is based in Reston, Virginia, USA.
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Latest posts
Building Trust
27 August 2019
Improving Internet Trust: Ironing out the Details
We all can make some pretty rash decisions under stress. I once burned a hole through my undershirt instead...
Building Trust
23 August 2019
G7 Leaders: Protect Strong Encryption for a Secure World
Encryption protects us every day. It helps secure web browsing, online banking, and critical public services like electricity, elections,...
Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS)
24 June 2019
The Internet Is Your Oyster: MANRS at International Telecoms Week
What do oysters, clams, and mussels have in common with network operators? Hint: it’s not just that they are...
Encryption
11 June 2019
A New Survey Shows Few Actively Encrypting More Because of Internet Distrust
A new survey shows that only a handful of people who said they distrust the Internet are actively choosing...
Internet of Things (IoT)
15 March 2019
Fact or Fiction? With IoT It’s Not Always Clear
Recently, owners of expensive smart shoes found themselves at loose ends. Unable to pair the shoes to their smart...
Encryption
28 January 2019
In India, Days Left to Comment on Rules That Could Impact Your Privacy
The public has until 31 January to comment on a draft set of rules in India that could result...