A New Tool to Measure Internet Resilience—Why It Matters

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 …

Nominations Now Open for 2022 Public Interest Registry (PIR) Board of Directors

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 …

Nominations Now Open for 2022 Internet Society Board of Trustees Elections

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 …

Introducing the 2022 Action Plan: A Healthy Internet for Future Generations

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 …

Internet Centralization – New Pulse Focus Area Provides New Perspectives

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.

NIS2 Inconsistency – a DNS Supply Chain Perspective

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 …