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In Times of Crisis, All Communities Need to Be Connected
Growing the Internet
2 April 2020
In Times of Crisis, All Communities Need to Be Connected
Amid the global spread of COVID-19, the exceptional strict confinement to our homes offers important lessons about the urgency...
Disinformation: The Invisible Sword Dividing Society
Internet Governance
1 April 2020
Disinformation: The Invisible Sword Dividing Society
Supermarkets have finally restocked their toilet paper in Hong Kong after weeks of panic buying when a rumor about...
Encryption Helps America Work Safely – And That Goes for Congress, Too
Encryption
31 March 2020
Encryption Helps America Work Safely – And That Goes for Congress, Too
This opinion piece was originally published in The Hill. Over the past month, Americans across the country have adapted to a new...
New Category of CDNs and Cloud Providers Join MANRS to Improve Routing Security
Strengthening the Internet
31 March 2020
New Category of CDNs and Cloud Providers Join MANRS to Improve Routing Security
Today, we’re proud to announce the new MANRS Content Delivery Network (CDN) and Cloud Programme. This new program broadens...
In New York City, Building a Network While Social Distancing
Growing the Internet
30 March 2020
In New York City, Building a Network While Social Distancing
NYC Mesh connects people to “critical Internet lifeline” during COVID-19 pandemic As COVID-19 spreads across the globe, cities are...
The Week in Internet News: U.S. Senator Fears Attacks on Connectivity
Technology
30 March 2020
The Week in Internet News: U.S. Senator Fears Attacks on Connectivity
Networked virus: U.S. Senator Mark Warner has raised concerns about cyberattacks targeting Internet connectivity while many people are working...
Member News: Ethiopia Launches Internet Society Chapter
About Internet Society
27 March 2020
Member News: Ethiopia Launches Internet Society Chapter
Ready, set, launch: An Internet Society Chapter launched recently in Ethiopia, with a goal of advocating for the development...
Truth Matters: Why Journalists Need Encryption Now More Than Ever
Encryption
26 March 2020
Truth Matters: Why Journalists Need Encryption Now More Than Ever
As COVID-19 spreads around the globe, so has misinformation about the virus. Log into any social media account and...
Working with APRICOT to Improve Routing Security
Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS)
25 March 2020
Working with APRICOT to Improve Routing Security
We’re pleased to announce that the Internet Society and the Asia Pacific Network Operators Group Ltd (APNOG) signed a...
A Backdoor Is a Backdoor Is a Backdoor
Strengthening the Internet
24 March 2020
A Backdoor Is a Backdoor Is a Backdoor
Beware of false promises and threats to encryption security online. It’s easy to understand why United States Federal Bureau...
IETF 107 Starts Today as a Virtual Meeting
IETF
23 March 2020
IETF 107 Starts Today as a Virtual Meeting
Later today, the 107th meeting of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) will begin its working group sessions in...
The Week in Internet News: Online Story Time in the Age of Social Distance
Technology
23 March 2020
The Week in Internet News: Online Story Time in the Age of Social Distance
Connecting online: Many libraries and authors are offering online reading sessions during recommended social distancing due to the spreading...