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In the last six months, four more African countries have joined the ranks of those with country-code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs) secured with DNSSEC: Burundi (.bi), managed by the Centre National de l’Informatique (CNI), Ethiopia (.et), managed by Ethio Telecom, Mali (.ml), managed by Agetic , and Nigeria (.ng), managed by NiRA. These domains have signed […]

Ahead of Book Day, Vesmira Harutyunyan, Board Chair of the Internet Society Armenia Chapter PO and Tigran Zargaryan, Coordinator of the “Digital Development of Libraries: Internet Access Centers in Communities” program, appeared as guests on the “Kentroni Aravoty” morning program, where they presented our vision and ongoing initiatives. Our goal has been to strengthen regional […]

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Enterprises rely on the Internet to deliver critical services, yet the security of the routing infrastructure that connects customers, partners, and applications remains largely outside traditional enterprise risk management. Internet routing operates across thousands of independent networks. When failures or attacks occur anywhere along this chain, enterprise services may be unreachable, intercepted, or degraded — […]

Zurich, 16.02.2026 Today the public consultation on the proposed law on communication platforms and search engines has ended. Interested parties were encouraged to submit their feedback on the draft proposal. ISOC-CH has used the opportunity to express the concerns with the proposed law that contains similar – though lesser – provisions than the EU Digital […]

In 1996, at the annual gathering of the World Economic Forum in Davos, a libertarian manifesto rang out across the early web. John Perry Barlow’s “Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace” imagined a realm beyond the reach of governments—weightless, borderless, self-governing.  Three decades later, the mood has shifted. In 2026, the question that was asked […]

YOUTUBE | FACEBOOK | ZOOM | PERMALINK Du 16 au 21 février 2026, sous le Haut Patronage de S.E. Monsieur le Président de la République du Burundi et le parrainage de Monsieur le Ministre des Finances, du Budget et de l’Économie Numérique, le Forum sur la Gouvernance de l’Internet d’Afrique Centrale (FGI-AC) 2025 se tiendra […]

The Internet Society Nigeria Chapter successfully celebrated Safer Internet Day (SID) 2026 across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and all 36 States of Nigeria, reaching thousands of participants nationwide. In the course of the celebration, we trained and sensitized not less than 2,500 pupils, students, teachers, parents, and persons with disabilities through 37 impactful activities […]

RECAP |  ARCHIVE | PERMALINK On February 11, 2026 the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) held an online ‘Listening Session on the Use of BEAD Funds Saved Through the Trump Administration’s Benefit of the Bargain Reforms‘. Two questions were to be considered 1 .What guidance should NTIA provide to States and Territories in the […]

Dia: divendres, 20 de febrer de 2026Lloc: UPC, Edifici C6, sala C6-E101Adreça: Campus Nord, UPC, edifici C6, entrada pel carrer Dulcet 1 (cantonada carrer Sor Eulàlia de Anzizu). A les 17:30Conferència: Dominis DNS a la comunitat catalanaPonent: Beatriz Guzmán, Directora de dominis, domini.cat.​A les 18:00Assemblea General d’ISOC CAT. Convocatòria única. Ordre del dia:1 Aprovació, si […]

Ponent: Beatriz Guzmán, Directora de dominis, domini.cat. El proper divendres, dia 20 de febrer tindrà lloc la conferència com a acte previ a l’Assemblea General anual d’ISOC-CAT. Dia: divendres, 20 de febrer de 2026Lloc: UPC, Edifici C6, sala C6-E101Adreça: Campus Nord, UPC, edifici C6, entrada pel carrer Dulcet 1 (cantonada carrer Sor Eulàlia de Anzizu). […]

By Berna Alp and Marianthe Stavridou Introduction As societies undergo rapid digital transformation, public infrastructure is being fundamentally rethought. Money is no exception. While cash is declining across much of the world the question is no longer whether money will become digital, but how. Digital money or digital money transfers are not merely a technical upgrade. It encodes […]

Swiss lawmakers have taken a significant step in protecting privacy rights while maintaining security oversight. The parliamentary Transport and Telecommunications Commission (KVF-S) unanimously supported the Feller Motion, which emphasizes balancing surveillance with fundamental rights, economic competitiveness, and job creation. Following feedback from stakeholders, including ISOC Switzerland Chapter, during the consultation process, the Federal Council agreed to […]

Ove godine Internet društvo Srbije obeležava 20 godina od osnivanja i uspešnog rada. Registrovani smo davne 2006. godine sa ciljem promocije otvorenog, bezbednog i dostupnog Interneta za sve građane. Tokom dve decenije postojanja aktivno smo radili na unapređenju internet infrastrukture, edukaciji, organizaciji stručnih skupova, radionica i konferencija, kao i na povezivanju domaće i međunarodne internet […]

In short: Remote peering has quietly disrupted the benefits of anycast and IXPs. Researchers have shown it can add over 60 milliseconds of delay to a single traceroute hop, an eternity for latency-sensitive services like DNS resolution Network operators need tools to identify when remote peering affects routing. Many Internet services we rely on daily […]

TID: Onsdag den 25:e mars 2026 klockan 18:00 – 20:30 ANMÄLAN: https://isoc.se/evenemang/arsstamma-2026/ PLATS: Online via Google Meet. Länk skickas ut dagen innan via E-post som används för registrering. Obs, kontrollera skräpkorgen. Schema för årsstämman: 18.00–19.00 Föreläsning med Marcus Dansarie. Återkommer med mer info 19.00–20.30 Årsmöte – Enbart för medlemmar Detta är ett ordinarie årsmöte som […]

The reality of life for the rural majority in Sierra Leone is often defined by digital exclusion. Poverty remains significantly higher in non-urban areas, and national Internet connectivity stands at just 18% based on recent figures from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and GSMA (2022–2023). These barriers leave rural populations disconnected from the social and […]

In Bangladesh, young persons with disabilities particularly those with severe physical, visual, intellectual, hearing, and speech disabilities continue to face persistent exclusion from education, skills development, and employment. Even when academically qualified, many remain unemployed due to attitudinal barriers, inaccessible infrastructure, and digital discrimination. Employers often prefer candidates with mild disabilities, leaving those with more […]

When Achieng Hope finished secondary school in Mathare, Nairobi, she had a clear goal: to become a software developer and use technology to solve problems in her community. As she puts it, “Since I was young, I wanted to be a software developer. The world we are living in is more about technology, and I […]

No matter where you are, inside a classroom or far beyond its walls, access to digital technology and the Internet holds enormous potential to sharpen educational skills. Yet, in many rural settings, barriers such as geographic isolation, limited transportation, cultural norms, and socioeconomic realities combine to widen the digital disconnection gap (Ahiaku, Uleanya, & Muyambi, […]

As we observe World AIDS Day under the theme “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response,” we pause to recognize the isolated communities where the fight against HIV remains intensely challenging. In these areas, connectivity is more than access; it is a fundamental pillar of public health and equitable care. In Uganda’s Kalangala District, the commitment to ending […]

It’s hard to imagine modern education without the Internet. Yet for many schools and institutions across Kenya, reliable connectivity remains out of reach. The Internet plays a key role in connectivity and technology adoption while promoting digital literacy across educational institutions in the country. That’s where the Kenya Education Network (KENET) comes in.  KENET is […]

AI is increasingly part of children’s lives — from adaptive learning apps and voice assistants to interactive games. Used well, AI can boost learning, creativity, and accessibility. In Uganda, students are already developing AI tools for public health and road safety, showing AI’s potential beyond entertainment. Protecting children’s rights and wellbeing, however, requires careful safeguards. […]

Connectivity is essential, but not enough. Everyone deserves a safe Internet. Today, we are excited to share our Safer Internet Initiative, a project designed to protect people online. The post Safer Internet Initiative appeared first on Internet Society.

David J. Farber, a 2013 inductee of the Internet Hall of Fame, Internet pioneer, mentor, and Internet Society leader, passed away on 7 February 2026. The post In Memory of David J. Farber: Internet Pioneer, Mentor, and Internet Society Leader appeared first on Internet Hall of Fame.

The Internet Society’s 2026 Action Plan seeks to realise two goals from the 2030 Strategy People everywhere have access to affordable, reliable, and resilient Internet People everywhere have an Internet experience that is safe, secure, and protects them online The Plan has 7 areas Community Centred Connectivity Affordable and Reliable Access Online Trust and Safety […]

In short: Malicious domain registrations are concentrated, with attackers favoring specific registrar-TLD combinations based on pricing, bundled services, and operational policies rather than randomly registering domains. Domain registrars offering discounts and bundled services are more likely to attract malicious actors, while those enforcing stricter registration requirements tend to experience lower abuse rates. Proactive registration controls […]

Creating a safer internet is not just the responsibility of governments and cybersecurity experts – it is also the duty of every individual online. Each of us can contribute by practicing safe digital habits and staying informed about emerging security measures. Safer Internet Day is the perfect opportunity to revisit or learn for the first […]

Safer Internet Day (SID) is one of the key dates on the global digital calendar. It is observed annually on the second Tuesday of February. This year, Safer Internet Day will be marked on February 10 under the theme “Together for a Better Internet.” The initiative was launched in Europe in 2004 as a regional […]

This month marks the 30th anniversary of Section 230, a piece of US law that allows online platforms to moderate content in ways that best serve their users. The post 30 Years of Section 230: Why We Still Need It for a Safer Internet  appeared first on Internet Society.