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Today's global outage of many systems was not an Internet outage, but it demonstrates the need for greater resilience in all our technical systems. The post Global Tech Outage Demonstrates Need for Resiliency in Software Systems appeared first on Internet Society.
Encryption is one of the best tools we have to help keep children safe online. Child safety and encryption experts share why it's important. The post Encryption is a Preventative Tool that Protects Children appeared first on Internet Society.
In a decision on the NetChoice cases, the US Supreme Court upheld the rights of social media platforms to moderate content. The post US Supreme Court Upholds Right of Websites to Moderate Content appeared first on Internet Society.
We returned to the villages of Khunde and Khumjung to provide technical training so residents can manage and troubleshoot their community network. The villages are home to the highest community network in the world and over 1,000 happily connected Sherpas. The post Return to Everest: Happily Connected Sherpas appeared first on Internet Society.
The Internet Society was created to bring together a global community to advance the Internet. Internet Society Managing Director and Incoming CEO, Sally Wentworth, speaks about the community that has grown over the last 30 years and how we will continue to work together to support the Internet of the future. The post What Makes The Internet? People Coming Together appeared first on Internet Society.
Run the Internet for a healthier you and a healthier Internet. Join the challenge today! The post The Wellness Side of the Run the Internet Challenge appeared first on Internet Society.
Join the Run the Internet challenge from 5-11 June 2024 to support a globally connected Internet—for all of us. The post Run the Internet With Us: A 7-Day Movement Challenge appeared first on Internet Society.
Canadian Bill S-210 threatens to break the Internet in Canada and fragment Canadians' access. Help spread the word that it must not pass. The post Bill S-210 Threatens Canadians’ Access to the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.
A multistakeholder approach to Internet governance enables more voices to be heard. Coming together as a community amplifies our message. The post It Takes a Community to Defend the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.
The US Department of Commerce began implementing better routing security practices—a step in the right direction for wider MANRS adoption. The post The US Makes a Big Step Toward Better Routing Security appeared first on Internet Society.
The Internet plays a critical role in improving election transparency. In 2022, Kenya saw just how crucial a resilient connection is. The post The Internet is Making Elections More Transparent appeared first on Internet Society.
Asking TikTok, Google, and Apple to more intrusively track nearly every American with a cell phone, based on the possibility that a TikTok user might enter Montana, would be a significant invasion of privacy. And yet that is the likely outcome if Montana’s law SB 419 is allowed to take effect. A law that claims The post Montana’s TikTok Ban: Breaking the Internet and Undermining Online Privacy appeared first on Internet Society.
It may be a cliché to say that the most interesting conversations you have at a conference are those between the sessions… but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s untrue. At NDSS Symposium 2024, I talked to one of the venue’s security guards, and the conversation definitely didn’t go where I expected. She mentioned she had The post NDSS Symposium Showcases the Importance of Securing Your Connected Life appeared first on Internet Society.
The recent outage in West Africa caused by submarine cable damage could have been a lot worse. A strong community ensured it wasn't. The post The Importance of Strong Technical Communities and Partnerships in Africa appeared first on Internet Society.
As we celebrate Earth Day 2024, the world seems to be on fire. Quite literally with some regions battling extreme wildfires, while other regions are drowning under massive flooding. Sea levels are rising, temperatures are climbing, and ice is melting. Amid all of this, it’s worth pausing and thinking about the Internet’s relationship with climate The post The Internet and Climate Change appeared first on Internet Society.
The Internet Society Elections Committee is pleased to announce the final results of the 2024 elections and the IETF selections for the Board of Trustees. Voting concluded on 5 April. The results were announced, and the challenge period was opened on 8 April. The deadline to file challenges was 15 April at 15:00 UTC. No The post Final Results of the 2024 Internet Society Board of Trustees Elections and IETF Selections appeared first on Internet Society.
The US Federal Communications Commission recently released a draft Declaratory Ruling and Order in the Open Internet Proceeding. However, there is concerning language (paragraph 46) in this ruling that strongly implies the FCC’s intention to regulate border gateway protocol (BGP) routing security. While the FCC’s motives may be well-intentioned, regulating BGP routing security could have The post The US FCC Signals a Dangerous New Course on BGP Security appeared first on Internet Society.
We often overlook the factors that enable the Internet to accommodate a wide range of applications, from real-time surgeries to viral memes, and individual expression. Some of those factors are technical and some are policy. A critical policy issue that has shaped the evolution of the Internet is the question: should websites and other online The post Protection for Intermediaries Is Vital for the Internet in Mexico appeared first on Internet Society.
“Free streaming subscription with mobile plan!”“Data-free music streaming!””Use these top 3 social apps without using up your data!” These are just a few examples of the types of promotions you’ll see coming from telecommunications providers around the world to entice people into selecting their service. Users are keen to find the deal that best fits The post When “Free” Comes With Strings Attached appeared first on Internet Society.
Nojus Saad is an Internet changemaker. His work with Internet Society and his foundation is impacting the Internet of today and tomorrow. The post The Future is Now: A Young Changemaker’s Journey appeared first on Internet Society.
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