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.
Internet Impact Brief: Mandated Browser Root Certificates in the European Union’s eIDAS Regulation on the Internet
Internet Impact Brief: 2021 Indian Intermediary Guidelines and the Internet Experience in India
Internet Impact Brief: Canada’s Proposed Online Harms Legislation and the Internet
Internet Impact Brief: Technical Architecture of the GAIA-X Project
Measuring the Impact of Local IXPs
How do local Internet exchanges affect Asia-Pacific? Internet exchange point hubs are increasingly playing a critical role in making local Internet faster and more affordable. So how does the ...
Factsheet: How Encryption Can Protect Advocacy Groups and Social Change Movements
Encryption is a tool designed to help Internet users keep their online data and communications private and secure. It plays a critical role in protecting day-to-day digital activities like ...
Internet Impact Brief: Revised Directive on Security of Network and Information (NIS2) – Presidency Compromise Proposal September 2021
Reimagining the Summit on Community Networks in Africa during the COVID-19 Pandemic
With almost half the world’s population offline and left out, there has been one clear lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic. Access to affordable Internet connectivity and digital ...
Security Through Encryption and Despite Encryption: An (un)Achievable Outcome?
Internet Governance in the Middle East and North Africa
Moving Toward an Interconnected Africa: The 80/20 Initiative
In 2010, the Africa Internet technical community embraced an ambitious vision to have 80% of all Internet traffic locally accessible with only 20% being sourced internationally by 2020.
...Effective IXP strategies for the Asia-Pacific
Archives
Net Neutrality Experts’ Roundtable Series Process Report
Net Neutrality Legislation: A Framework for Consensus
Note: The Net Neutrality Principles do not represent the views of the Internet Society, nor any of its Chapters, members, partners or any of the participating organizations. Rather, they ...
Enhancing IoT Security: Final Outcomes and Recommendations Report
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 ...
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 privacy of consumer Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
The survey ...
The economics of the security of consumer-grade IoT products and services
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. This 10th annual audit of more than 1,200 predominantly consumer-facing ...
Best Practices: Infrastructure Security
- Optimize TLS implementation using information gleaned from public tools. This includes eliminating use of insecure ciphers and older, insecure protocols as well as vulnerabilities to the POODLE and ROBOT ...
Best Practices: Privacy
- Make sure the privacy statement has a link and is easily discoverable from the home page.
- Place the revision date of the statement at the top ...
DNS Privacy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
IPv6 Security for IPv4 Engineers
Introduction to DNS Privacy
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.