Resource Library
Everyone should have access to an open and trusted Internet.
Read our reports, papers, and other documents for insight and vision on how we can get there.
Action Plan 2024
Our roadmap for tackling the threats and challenges for today’s Internet as we look to grow and defend it for future generations.
2023 Year in Review
The Year in Review shows the steps we took in 2023 to ensure the Internet is for everyone. Learn about the positive difference we made for the Internet.
Internet Impact Briefs
Shorter reports that analyze how different policies or new technologies may affect what the Internet needs to exist and thrive.
Global Internet Report (GIR)
From trust to consolidation, access to sustainability, a deep look at the forces shaping our digital future.
Policy Briefs
Our perspective on critical Internet issues, including community networks, encryption, open Internet standards, Internet Exchange Points, and more.
Solutions for Traffic Backhaul in Community Networks
Community networks are networks often collectively owned and managed by a community for non-profit and community purposes. They are networks built and operated by a group to meet communication needs, ...
Encryption: Essential for the LGBTQ+ Community
Report on the Asia-Pacific Regional Community Networks Summit 2019
Info Guide: 6 Ways “Lawful Access” Puts Everyone’s Security At Risk
What is encryption?
Encryption is the process to scramble or hide information so it can only be read by someone with the means (or keys) to return it to ...
Innovations in Spectrum Management
Global Internet Report 2019: Consolidation in the Internet Economy
2018 Indigenous Connectivity Summit Community Report
Connecting Tusheti
Community Networks in Latin America
A Pilot Community Network in Pakistan: Online Supplementary Education and its Impact
Digital Accessibility Guidelines – Building an Accessible Internet
Archives
Email Authentication: SPF, DKIM and DMARC Resources & Tools
- Internet Society SPF & DMARC Text Record Validator (evaluates DNS records for selected domains)
- IETF RFC
- DKIM IETF RFC 6376
- About SPF Records - Google
- Global Cyber Alliance - SPF & DKIM ...
Ensuring Sustainable Connectivity in Small Island Developing States
State of IPv6 Deployment 2017
Internet Infrastructure Security Guidelines for Africa
A Smart Home is No Castle: Privacy Vulnerabilities of Encrypted IoT Traffic
Abstract:
The increasing popularity of specialized Internetconnected devices and appliances, dubbed the Internet-of-Things (IoT), promises both new conveniences and new privacy concerns. Unlike traditional web browsers, many IoT devices have ...
Securing the Internet of Things: A Collaborative & Shared Responsibility
Society and the global economy are witnessing an unparalleled level of innovation being brought forth from the introduction of thousands of new Internet of Things (IoT) connected devices. They are ...
Collaborating to Eliminate Spam and Nuisance Communications
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Policy Paper
Internet for Education in Africa: Helping Policy Makers to Meet the Global Education Agenda Sustainable Development Goal 4
IoT Vision for the Future White Paper
The rapid rise in the Internet of Things (IoT) has brought forth a new generation of devices and services representing the most significant era of innovation and growth since the ...
Introduction to PKIs & CAs
In order to be trusted, the Internet must provide channels for secure and private communication between entities, which can be clearly authenticated in a mutually understood manner.
...Internet Society Perspectives on Internet Content Blocking: An Overview
Organization Reports
On annual basis, we publish annual reports (an Action Plan and Impact Report), as well as financial reports, annual financial statements, and Form 990s.