Press Releases

The Internet Society to “Shine the Light” on Digital Trailblazers
Press Releases 8 March 2016

The Internet Society to “Shine the Light” on Digital Trailblazers

The Internet Society has launched a campaign aimed at recognizing the many contributions made by women today to the...

Joint Study Identifies Infrastructure Development as Top Priority for ICT in Africa
Press Releases 23 February 2016

Joint Study Identifies Infrastructure Development as Top Priority for ICT in Africa

Internet Society and African Union Commission survey highlights Internet connectivity, cyber security and Internet access as issues most closely...

Internet Society Study Provides New Insight into Mobile Internet Use in Asia-Pacific
Press Releases 18 February 2016

Internet Society Study Provides New Insight into Mobile Internet Use in Asia-Pacific

The Internet Society’s Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau released the findings of a study that explores the behaviors and preferences of...

2016 Data Breach Guide – Significant Increase in Ransomware Extorting Businesses
Press Releases 26 January 2016

2016 Data Breach Guide – Significant Increase in Ransomware Extorting Businesses

The Online Trust Alliance (OTA), today released its Data Protection and Breach Readiness Guide. The guide, which is being...

The Internet Society Partners with Network Operators Group to Boost Technology Training in Africa
Press Releases 21 January 2016

The Internet Society Partners with Network Operators Group to Boost Technology Training in Africa

Internet Society signs agreement with the African Network Operators Group (AfNOG) to support an improved offering of network technology...

The Internet Society Pledges Support to African Research and Education Networks
Press Releases 14 January 2016

The Internet Society Pledges Support to African Research and Education Networks

As part of a new agreement with the West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN), the Internet...

Security and Privacy Checklist for Consumers Gifted with Internet Connected Devices
Press Releases 9 December 2015

Security and Privacy Checklist for Consumers Gifted with Internet Connected Devices

Non-profit estimates more than 50 million smart gadgets will be sold during holiday season; urges buyers make security and...

First Internet Exchange Point Launched in Nouakchott, Mauritania
Press Releases 2 December 2015

First Internet Exchange Point Launched in Nouakchott, Mauritania

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Internet Stakeholders Urge the United Nations to Safeguard Key Principles for the Future of the Internet
Press Releases 24 November 2015

Internet Stakeholders Urge the United Nations to Safeguard Key Principles for the Future of the Internet

Multiple organizations sign statement; support calls for open processes at pivotal U.N. meeting

Internet Society Presents First Report Focusing on Internet Development in Central Asia
Press Releases 24 November 2015

Internet Society Presents First Report Focusing on Internet Development in Central Asia

Highlighting the discrepancy between levels of Internet access in the country versus rates of adoption, the “Kyrgyz Internet Environment...

Online Trust Alliance and National Association of Realtors Create Smart Home Security and Privacy Checklist
Press Releases 21 November 2015

Online Trust Alliance and National Association of Realtors Create Smart Home Security and Privacy Checklist

Guidance for home buyers, renters and real-estate industry to help protect consumers during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month BELLEVUE, Wash....

Technical Partnership Provides Catalyst for Internet in Nigeria
Press Releases 20 November 2015

Technical Partnership Provides Catalyst for Internet in Nigeria

The Internet Society, in partnership with the Internet eXchange Point in Nigeria (IXPN), held its “Internet Routing Technologies and...