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Is Your IXP at Risk of Becoming a “Zombie”?

Over time, some Internet exchange points (IXPs) begin to operate on autopilot—what we call “Zombie IXPs.” This can diminish performance …
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A UK Government Order Threatens the Privacy and Security of All Internet Users  

The Internet Society jointly filed a request in a UK court on Wednesday to provide expert evidence on privacy and …
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Encryption Makes Us Powerful: Internet Society Hosts Encryption Advocacy Workshop for European Civil Society 

In early February of this year, the Internet Society hosted an Encryption Advocacy Workshop in Brussels for European civil society organizations …
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How YOU Run the Internet

Without you, there is no Internet. The Internet is so much more than just devices connecting to each other; it’s …
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How Standard Setters Run the Internet

We are able to interconnect so seamlessly on the Internet in large part thanks to Internet standards, which allow us …
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How the Technical Community Runs the Internet

The Internet technical community helps to build and maintain infrastructure, and enables us to communicate safely, affordably, and efficiently online …
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From Experience to Curiosity

For Cheryl Langdon-Orr, learning is more than professional development; it’s a way to lead with credibility and care.  …
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Dangerous US Supreme Court Decision for Online Privacy and Security

Texas’ mandatory age verification law, ruled constitutional by the US Supreme Court last week, risks the privacy, security, and open …
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How Educators Run the Internet

Different roles in the Internet ecosystem require different skills, and educators who share their expertise help ensure that the Internet …

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