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.
The State of User Privacy and Trust Online
In the 2019 CIGI-Ipsos Global Survey on Internet Security and Trust, Internet users point to cybercriminals, Internet companies, other Internet …
Enhancing IoT Security: Final Outcomes and Recommendations Report
The Internet of Things (IoT) carries enormous potential to change the world for the better. Projections for the impact of …
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 …
The Trust Opportunity: Exploring Consumer Attitudes to the Internet of Things
This new research from Consumers International and the Internet Society explored consumer perceptions and attitudes towards trust, security and the …
The economics of the security of consumer-grade IoT products and services
Security is often lacking in consumer IoT devices: an analysis of 10 of the most common types of consumer devices …
2018 Online Trust Audit and Honor Roll
The Online Trust Audit & Honor Roll assesses nearly 1,200 organizations, recognizing excellence in online consumer protection, data security, and responsible privacy practices …
How the Internet WorksImproving Technical SecurityInternet TechnologiesOpen Internet StandardsRebuilding TrustSecurityTransport Layer Security (TLS)
Best Practices: Infrastructure Security
Optimize TLS implementation using information gleaned from public tools. This includes eliminating use of insecure ciphers and older, insecure protocols …
Best Practices: Privacy
Basic Notice/Disclosure Make sure the privacy statement has a link and is easily discoverable from the home page. Place the …
Innovations in Spectrum Management
A resource for regulators and policy makers tasked with addressing affordable Internet access. This paper offers an overview of the …
