The Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance (OTA) was a past project to identify and promote security and privacy best practices that build consumer confidence in the Internet.
All OTA Resources
Best Practice: Always On SSL (AOSSL)
Building Trust
8 July 2017
Best Practice: Always On SSL (AOSSL)
Trust and consumer confidence is the foundation upon which the Internet has been built. A core element of that...
2017 Online Trust Audit and Honor Roll
Building Trust
20 June 2017
2017 Online Trust Audit and Honor Roll
The 2017 Online Trust Audit is the 9th year OTA will be conducting an independent analysis and benchmark report...
Email Authentication: SPF, DKIM and DMARC Resources & Tools
Building Trust
9 June 2017
Email Authentication: SPF, DKIM and DMARC Resources & Tools
SPF & DKIM Tools & Reflectors Internet Society SPF & DMARC Text Record Validator (evaluates DNS records for selected domains)...
Securing the Internet of Things: A Collaborative & Shared Responsibility
Internet of Things (IoT)
4 May 2017
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...
IoT Vision for the Future White Paper
Internet of Things (IoT)
7 April 2017
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...
Comments on Fostering the Advancement of the Internet of Things
Internet of Things (IoT)
13 March 2017
Comments on Fostering the Advancement of the Internet of Things
Docket Number: 170105023-7023-01 Comments received in response to the Request for Comments on the Benefits, Challenges, and Potential Roles for the...
Best Practices: Smart Home Checklist for Buyers & Sellers
Internet of Things (IoT)
1 March 2017
Best Practices: Smart Home Checklist for Buyers & Sellers
Advice for buyers, sellers and renters to maximize security, privacy and personal safety when buying, selling, or renting a...
RSA 2017 Internet of Insecurity Presentation – Self Regulation or Regulation
Rebuilding Trust
15 February 2017
RSA 2017 Internet of Insecurity Presentation – Self Regulation or Regulation
The Internet of Insecurity Can Industry Solve It or is Regulation Required? MODERATOR: Craig Spiezle Executive Director / Online...
2016 Cyber Incident & Breach Readiness Guide
Building Trust
25 January 2017
2016 Cyber Incident & Breach Readiness Guide
The cyber threat landscape has changed dramatically over the past twelve months, with the definition of incidents expanding significantly...
A Vision for Trusted Email
Building Trust
1 January 2017
A Vision for Trusted Email
Since the introduction of email over 45 years ago, email has become ubiquitous for individuals, businesses and governments worldwide....
Statement for the House of Representatives: “Understanding the Role of Connected Devices in Recent Cyber Attacks”
Internet of Things (IoT)
16 November 2016
Statement for the House of Representatives: “Understanding the Role of Connected Devices in Recent Cyber Attacks”
Statement for the Record “Understanding the Role of Connected Devices in Recent Cyber Attacks” United States House of Representatives...
2016 Email Marketing & Unsubscribe Audit
Building Trust
2 November 2016
2016 Email Marketing & Unsubscribe Audit
The 2016 Audit found that the vast majority of top online retailers have embraced unsubscribe best practices that go...