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 2022
Our roadmap for tackling the threats and challenges for today’s Internet as we look to grow and strengthen it for future generations.
Impact Report 2021
As the world is shifting, we need the Internet more than ever. Learn what the Internet Society is doing to help ensure no one is left behind.
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.
Archives
Smart Homes and the Internet of Things
Issue Brief from Atlantic Council and I Am The Cavalry
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the next step in the evolution of wireless networks, Big data, and connected devices, ...
Diffusing the IoT Time Bomb: Security and Privacy Trust Code of Conduct
MODERATOR:
Craig Spiezle
Executive Director & President
Online Trust Alliance
@otalliance @craigspi
PANELISTS:
Harvey Anderson
General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer
AVG Technologies @AVGFree
Paul Plofchan
VP, Government & Regulatory Affairs,
...
ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2016: Background Paper
Webinar: Creating Trust for the Internet of Things Overview
- The origin and need for security and privacy in IoT devices
- Elements of the IoT Trust Framework
- Plans for implementation and certification
This webinar ...
WearFit: Security Design Analysis of a Wearable Fitness Tracker
IEEE Computer Society Center for Secure Design
Jacob West
Chief Architect, Security Products, NetSuite
Tadayoshi Kohno
Short-Dooley Professor, Computer Science & Engineering, University of Washington
David ...
A Vision for Trustworthy Advertising
Online advertising is an economic engine that fuels a wide range of services and sites society depends on. In our connected world, advertising supports a vast array of digital content ...
2015 Email Unsubscribe Audit
OTA's research and unsub test criteria revealed that 98% (versus only 90% in 2014) of the top e-commerce brands are in compliance with U.S. and Canadian unsubscribe ...
WSIS+10 Matrix of Comments on 4 Nov 2015 Draft Outcome Document
ISOC Comments on WSIS+10 4 November Draft
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.