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NDSS Symposium Heads to Seoul in 2027 to Expand Global Cybersecurity Collaboration
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NDSS Symposium Heads to Seoul in 2027 to Expand Global Cybersecurity Collaboration

The Internet Society today announced that the 2027 Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium will take place in Seoul, …
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NDSS Symposium 2027 Heads to Seoul: Expanding Global Collaboration in Cybersecurity Research

We are pleased to announce that NDSS Symposium 2027 will take place in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from 22–26 March …
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Solving Crime Without Breaking Encryption

Policymakers often face a dangerous dilemma: preserve privacy and security for everyone, or break encryption so law enforcement can catch …
Global Encryption Day 2026
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Global Encryption Day 2026

On Global Encryption Day, join efforts to defend end-to-end encryption, protect digital safety, and push back against government attempts to …
Infographic titled “Data access policy proposals and their impact on the open, globally connected, trustworthy, and secure Internet.” The graphic is divided into two sections. The upper green section, marked with a thumbs-up icon, is labeled “Does not interfere with the technical foundations of the Internet” and states that these approaches enable effective investigations without weakening encryption. It lists five recommended investigative methods: (1) User reporting, (2) Undercover investigation techniques, (3) Voluntary cooperation, (4) Analysis of metadata, and (5) Forensics on seized devices. Each item includes a brief description and a thumbs-up symbol. An upward arrow on the left indicates stronger protection of the Internet’s technical foundations. The lower red section, marked with a thumbs-down icon, is labeled “Interferes with the technical foundations of the Internet” and states that these approaches create systemic risks that can be exploited. It lists three measures: (6) Remote forensic software, (7) Client-side scanning, and (8) Mandated backdoors. Each item includes a brief description and a thumbs-down symbol. A downward red arrow on the left indicates increasing harm to the Internet’s technical foundations. The overall message is that some investigative techniques can support law enforcement while preserving encryption and Internet security, whereas others weaken encryption or create systemic vulnerabilities that undermine the Internet’s security and trustworthiness.
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Policy Brief: Solving Crime Without Breaking Encryption

Protecting strong encryption is not an obstacle to public safety, child protection, or crime prevention. It is a prerequisite for …
Defend the Open Internet in the EU
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Defend the Open Internet in the EU

We call on EU co-legislators to ensure that the final Digital Networks Act delivers an EU telecoms framework that promotes …
ISOC Day at Africa Internet Summit
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ISOC Day at Africa Internet Summit

Join us at the the Africa Internet Summit (AIS) on 26 June where we will host ISOC Day and showcase …
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Anatomy of a Scam

Online scams are at an all-time high, and digital tools have enabled them to become more sophisticated, more convincing, and …
Take Action: Defend the Open Internet in the EU Commission’s DNA Consultation
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Take Action: Defend the Open Internet in the EU Commission’s DNA Consultation

The European Commission opened a public consultation on the Digital Networks Act. We’re calling on the Internet Society community to respond …