The United States took big strides to protect the Internet this year, but there are some disastrous missteps it must avoid closing 2022 without shredding the foundation of an open, globally connected, secure and trustworthy Internet for people, businesses, and countries worldwide. The Declaration for the Future of the Internet was a rally cry garnering …
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LEO Satellites for Internet—Why the Next Two Years Are Critical
Can Low Earth Orbit satellites that provide Internet access help close the digital divide, or will they create more challenges? Our paper explores these questions. The post LEO Satellites for Internet—Why the Next Two Years Are Critical appeared first on Internet Society.
Supporting Indigenous Connectivity in Canada
We’re partnering with the National Research Council of Canada to work with Indigenous communities in Ontario and Northwest Territories to grow the skills needed to bridge the digital divide. The post Supporting Indigenous Connectivity in Canada appeared first on Internet Society.
George Sadowsky Honored with the 2022 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award
George Sadowsky, a longtime Internet champion who has played a key role in accelerating the proliferation of the Internet in developing nations, is the recipient of the 2022 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award. The post George Sadowsky Honored with the 2022 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award appeared first on Internet Society.
A Push Towards Universal Connectivity
We need to unlock innovative financing mechanisms to connect the hardest-to-reach places in the world. Governments and policymakers are at the forefront of this challenge. The post A Push Towards Universal Connectivity appeared first on Internet Society.
Why Embedding Content Matters
Imagine waking up in the morning, grabbing your hot cup of coffee, and scrolling your favorite blog post or website, only to find it looking like this: Images are missing. Video content is not there. Nothing but an empty black void staring back at you. This is what could happen if a recent case brought …
The EU’s Proposed Cyber Resilience Act Will Damage the Open Source Ecosystem
The Cyber Resilience Act will impact the openness of the Internet by virtue of its impact on open source software development. The post The EU’s Proposed Cyber Resilience Act Will Damage the Open Source Ecosystem appeared first on Internet Society.
Sender Pays: What Lessons European Policy Makers Should Take From The Case of South Korea
As proponents of new interconnection rules in Europe champion a new settlement regime, based on a model of “sending party pays”, there is one important question looming over the debate: why are proponents not championing the case of South Korea, where similar rules were implemented? The simple answer: it’s not a favorable example. The story …
Sanctions Can Deny Internet Access When People Need It Most
Two days after Iran shut down the Internet for millions of citizens amidst protests against the killing of Mahsa Amini, the United States eased existing sanctions on Iran to “expand the range of Internet services available to Iranians”. While it may seem counter-intuitive, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s action recognized something important: sanctions can …
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NDSS Symposium 2022: Collaborative Security Research in Action
Nearly 580 leading academics, industry researchers, and security practitioners from around the world attended the 29th Network and Distributed Systems Security (NDSS) Symposium in April, to discuss the latest research and developments in Internet security and to exchange ideas. The Internet Society has proudly hosted the NDSS Symposium since 1993 to foster the next generation …
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