Internet Society News

Bahrain Internet Day 2021 focused on the open Internet model, the role of NOGs in successful Internet ecosystems, and Wi-Fi 6 and spectrum. The post Celebrating tech improvements and innovations at Bahrain Internet Day appeared first on Internet Society.

The European Union’s Network and Information Security directive (NIS2) is missing an opportunity to foster accountability across the entire DNS supply chain. Instead of focusing on the outcome for the consumer, NIS2 is trying to regulate specific points in the network. Future regulations in the EU or elsewhere can do better. Let me step back The post NIS2 Inconsistency – a DNS Supply Chain Perspective appeared first on Internet Society.

Our new Pulse Focus Area on Internet Centralization can show you how well the Internet is fostering resilience, innovation, and global connectivity.   The post Internet Centralization – New Pulse Focus Area Provides New Perspectives appeared first on Internet Society.

People from Yurok, Hoopa Valley, and Bear River Band will be able to improve and expand their connectivity The post Indigenous Connectivity: New Tribal Grant for Three US Community Networks appeared first on Internet Society.

For the past 30 years we have strived toward our vision that the Internet is for everyone. Our 2022 Action Plan is a continuation of this work – a roadmap for tackling the threats and challenges for today’s Internet as we look to grow and strengthen it for future generations. The post Introducing the 2022 Action Plan: A Healthy Internet for Future Generations appeared first on Internet Society.

Numerous Internet Society experts will be taking part in the Internet Governence Forum 2021. The post Uniting the Internet at IGF 2021 appeared first on Internet Society.

How can a country with high Internet speeds and comparatively low prices be impacted by the digital divide? The post Notes from Madagascar: What It’s Like to Be Affected by the Digital Divide appeared first on Internet Society.

The Internet Society’s Nominations Committee is now inviting nominations for candidates to serve on the Internet Society Board of Trustees. If you or someone you know has the interest and qualifications to help guide the future of the Internet Society please consider submitting a nomination. The Internet Society’s by-laws specify that a total of four The post Nominations Now Open for 2022 Internet Society Board of Trustees Elections appeared first on Internet Society.

The Public Interest Registry (PIR) is the non-profit operator of the .ORG, .NGO and .ONG domains. PIR has been a champion for a free and open Internet for more than 15 years with a clear mission to be an exemplary domain name registry, provide a trusted digital identity and help educate those who dedicate themselves The post Nominations Now Open for 2022 Public Interest Registry (PIR) Board of Directors appeared first on Internet Society.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear that the Internet plays a critical role in society, and it’s underlined the importance of reliable Internet connectivity for everyone. It’s also highlighted a stark reality. Not all countries are on a level playing field with a resilient Internet infrastructure—one that maintains an acceptable level of service in the The post A New Tool to Measure Internet Resilience—Why It Matters appeared first on Internet Society.

More than 4,000 people have taken the NetOps course so far – and next year we're launching NetOps 2.0 to take it even further. The post Developing Talent for the Digital Revolution appeared first on Internet Society.

One of our Early Career Fellows shares his experience of the Fellowship, and his plans to buil a community network. The post Creating Affordable Internet Access with the Help of the Early Career Fellowship appeared first on Internet Society.

Read about how a vibrant community, led by young boys, built Digital Dera, Pakistan's first Digital Agriculture Community Network. The post Dera Brings the Internet to Farmers in Pakistan, Narrowing the Rural-Urban Divide appeared first on Internet Society.

There are plenty of things that keep us up at night. From Internet shutdowns, to laws that would poke holes in our strongest digital security shields, and proposals that would turn the Internet into islands… governments and businesses are increasingly making decisions that could harm the Internet – and often without even realizing it. How The post Internet Impact Briefs – A New Way to Assess How Policies May Affect the Internet (and How You Can Create One) appeared first on Internet Society.

Right now, the European Union is developing their second Network and Information Security directive (NIS2) and I am concerned about the language used to describe the domain name system (DNS) – and the negative effects the legislation will have on the security and resiliency of the DNS. At the current time, there are three different The post NIS2 – Security, Resiliency, and DNS server infrastructure appeared first on Internet Society.

More than 70 events were held worldwide, and 168 organizations signed the Global Encryption Day Statement to reject efforts to undermine encryption. The post Global Encryption Day – A Worldwide Success! appeared first on Internet Society.

Facebook Meta-morphosizes; high-speed hacking; Iberian Internet expansion; even more satellite broadband; Internet shutdown in Sudan The post The Week in Internet News: Facebook Rebrands After Controversies appeared first on Internet Society.

From grassroots initiatives to groundbreaking change, Community Week will highlight how the Internet Society community is addressing key Internet challenges. The post Community Week: An Online Event, But Not as You Know it! appeared first on Internet Society.

Snowden speaks out at Global Encryption Day; Russia censors Internet comms; housing broadband issues; Facebook renaming?; Trump's Truth Social The post The Week in Internet News: Snowden Warns of Anti-Encryption Efforts appeared first on Internet Society.

The first ever Global Encryption Day takes place on 21 October, 2021. An initiative from the Global Encryption Coalition (GEC), Global Encryption Day is an opportunity for businesses, civil society organizations, technologists, and millions of Internet users worldwide to show their communities why encryption matters to all of us. End-to-end encryption keeps people, their information, The post Global Encryption Day – Help us Champion Strong Encryption appeared first on Internet Society.