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Internet Trust: Why We Need It and How to Achieve It
Trust in the Internet is crucial, but it has fluctuated. Let’s dive into Internet trust, what makes a trustworthy Internet, and why people should care. The post Internet Trust: Why We Need It and How to Achieve It appeared first on Internet Society.

Xerrada sobre la governança d’internet
Dilluns 28/4/2025 a les 12:00h a https://meet.pangea.org/governanca2025 i també presencialment a la UPC Campus Nord, Carrer Dulcet 1, Edifici C6, Sala C6-E106 fem una trobada amb la Valeria Betancourt que a més d’un gran treball que fa en temes de governança d’internet global a APC.org i a Amèrica Llatina, també ha participat en el desenvolupament del Pacte global digital que […]

How Cloud Edge Infrastructure Improves Network Performance in Europe
Greece, Bulgaria, and Czechia benefit far more from cloud edge infrastructure, achieving >26% network performance improvements.

The Open Fibre Data Standard
The Open Fibre Data Standard (OFDS) is an open data, open standards initiative supported by the Internet Society. The post The Open Fibre Data Standard appeared first on Internet Society.

Journée de l’Acceptation Universelle 2025 au Togo : Former plus de 850 étudiants pour un Internet inclusif
Lomé, le 16 avril 2025 – Le Togo marque une nouvelle étape dans son engagement pour un Internet plus inclusif en organisant, pour la deuxième année consécutive, la Journée de l’Acceptation Universelle (UA Day). Cette initiative mondiale, portée localement par l’Internet Society Togo en partenariat avec l’École Polytechnique de l’Université de Lomé (EPL), se tient […]

Studies Highlight Variances in Israel’s Internet Performance, Connectivity
Local studies and Indigenous measurement systems provide greater context on the true resilience of a country’s Internet.

Hong Kong Internet Governance Forum 香港互聯網治理論壇 2025
Hong Kong Internet Governance Forum 2025 – The Future of Creativity: Exploring Copyrights in AI Creation The intersection of AI and copyright has sparked intense debate recently. This event provides a platform for stakeholders to come together, discuss and propose possible solutions. Date: April 29 2025 (Tue)Time: 6:30–8:30 PMVenue: 6/F KOHO, 73-75 Hung To Rd,…

ISOC Togo recrute pour le projet « ATTI AKAKPÈ Community Network » (8 postes)
Dans le cadre de la mise en œuvre du Plan d’action 2025 de l’Internet Society, qui met l’accent sur l’inclusion numérique et le développement de réseaux communautaires durables, Internet Society Togo (ISOC Togo), avec le soutien de l’Internet Society Foundation, déploie le projet « ATTI AKAKPÈ Community Network ».Ce projet vise à répondre au besoin urgent d’un […]

NGI0: Teach the Teachers on Dangers of (Mass) Datafication
Work on Tech-Dossier on Privacy Since January 2025 ISOC-CH is working on privacy-focused Tech Dossiers (TD), which relate to various projects which are technically supported by Next Generation Internet (NGI) funding, provided by the EU Commission and the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) of the Swiss Confederation (cf. https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/sbfi/en/home/seri/seri.html). In scope of […]

Board of Directors 2024-25
ISOC HK Board of Directors 2024-25 Ben Cheng, Chairman Edwin Chu, Treasurer Jacky Ng, Secretary Edmon Chung, Director SC Leung, Director

Beyond Their Intended Scope: DDoS Mitigation Leak
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Doug Madory (Kentik) originally published on 8 April 2025 at https://www.kentik.com/blog/beyond-their-intended-scope-ddos-mitigation-leak/. Summary In this edition of Beyond Their Intended Scope, we take a look at last week’s BGP leak by a DDoS mitigation company which impacted networks around the world. We look at the impacts in both BGP […]

[Notícias periódicas] Governos Europeus prosseguem com ataques à criptografia E2E
Photo by Pexels Governos Europeus prosseguem com o ataque à criptografia E2E – De acordo com uma notícia publicada pelo The Register, a EU e a Suiça têm um plano para a introdução de “backdoors” nas aplicações que usam criptografia fim a fim (E2EE). Governo do UK tem de tornar…

Joint Letter on the Swedish Data Storage and Access to Electronic Information Legislation
ISOC Norge signerte Global Encryption Coalition brev til Sveriges Riksdag om kryptering The post Joint Letter on the Swedish Data Storage and Access to Electronic Information Legislation appeared first on ISOC Norge.

Local Businesses Benefit from Burkina Faso’s Internet Development
The Burkina Faso Internet Exchange (BFIX) is helping to keep Internet traffic local and build the country’s Internet resilience. The post Local Businesses Benefit from Burkina Faso’s Internet Development appeared first on Internet Society.

Schwarz-Roter Koalitionsvertrag: Aufbruch in die digitale Zukunft oder alter Wein in neuen Schläuchen? Eine erste Bewertung:
[9.April 2025) Deutschland steht vor einer neuen Regierungskonstellation aus CDU, CSU und SPD. Der vorgelegte Koalitionsvertrag für die 21. Legislaturperiode steckt den Rahmen für die kommenden Jahre ab und widmet sich dabei auch ausführlich den digitalen Herausforderungen und Chancen unseres Landes. Aus Sicht der Internet Society Germany Chapter (ISOC.de) ist eine ambitionierte, kohärente und grundrechtsbasierte […]

ISOC-CAT s’adhereix a la carta de la GEC al Parlament de Suècia
Enllaç al comunicat públic de la Global Encryption Coalition Joint Letter on Swedish Data Storage and Access to Electronic Information Legislation On 8 April 2025, 237 civil society organizations, companies, and cybersecurity experts, including Global Encryption Coalition members, published a joint letter to members of the Swedish Riksdag calling on them to reject legislation […]

2025 雙北程式設計節 – 城市儀表板大黑客松競賽
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Sobre la decisió de bloquejar adreces IP
ISOC-CAT com a membre de la Internet Society (ISOC), entitat que vetlla per una Internet oberta, accessible per a tothom, segura i fiable, veiem amb preocupació la decisió judicial que obliga bloquejar adreces IP. En cap moment qüestionen el dret de defensar-se dels serveis il·legals que ofereixen gratuïtament continguts amb drets. Tan la demanda presentada […]

Girls in ICT: For an Inclusive Digital Transformation
Internet Society Armenia Chapter PO and Internet Society NGO, in partnership with the ITU’s Girls in ICT-2025 international campaign, invite you to the event “Girls in ICT: For Inclusive Digital Transformation”. This year, the event will be held in Jermuk, Vayots Dzor region, on April 26 at 2:00 PM. Experienced and leading IT professionals will […]

Utskick till riksdagens samtliga ledamöter
ISOC-SE har tillsammans med ISOC genomfört ett utskick till riksdagens samtliga 349 ledamöter. Utskicket går att ta del enligt nedan: Idag, den 8 april 2025, publicerade 237 civilsamhällesorganisationer, företag och cybersäkerhetsexperter, inklusive medlemmar i Global Encryption Coalition, ett gemensamt brev som uppmanar Sveriges riksdag att inte anta det i Justitiedepartementet behandlade förslag som senaste gick […]

Approved: MANRS Development Process
Earlier this year, we introduced the MANRS Development Process (MDP) to ensure that changes to the MANRS initiative are guided by a structured, transparent, and inclusive approach. This process was designed to provide clarity on how MANRS evolves, ensuring that all stakeholders have a voice in shaping the initiative. It also establishes a document series, […]

Article 19 of the Marco Civil – Guarantee or Threat to the Future of the Brazilian Internet?
Editor’s note: This post was originally published on 6 April 2025 in JOTA Jornalismo. It has been translated from Portuguese below. The regulation of digital platforms has become one of Brazil’s most pressing issues, encompassing topics from fake news to political debates. While regulation has been at the center of public debate for years, it […]

Joint Letter on Swedish Data Storage and Access to Electronic Information Legislation
On 8 April 2025, 237 civil society organizations, companies, and cybersecurity experts, including Global Encryption Coalition members, published a joint letter to members of the Swedish Riksdag calling on them to reject legislation that would force companies to undermine the encryption of their services. In doing so, the Swedish Riksdag would leave its citizens and […]

A Tree in a Tree: The Impact of IPv6 on Authoritative DNS
By systematically measuring the DNS, we can improve our understanding of the Internet, find vulnerabilities, and provide data for informed decision-making.

From Isolation to Innovation: how Internet access is empowering Indigenous and Quilombo communities Northern Brazil
Brazil’s north and northeastern states are home to many unique indigenous and quilombo communities. that often do not have no reliable access to the Internet that can be integral to living in in vast territories facing multiple natural and human threats. Due to geographic challenges, many people in northern and northeastern Brazil are unserved by […]

Welcome to the Internet Society Hawaii Chapter
After a long hiatus, we are reviving the Hawaii Chapter of the Internet Society. Please be patient as we build out this site. In the meantime, if you are looking for more information about the Internet Society and want to join, membership is free. Also, the first ISOC Hawaii Chapter meeting will take place in […]

The Internet Society Appoints Yogesh Khanna as EVP and Managing Director
The Internet Society announced Yogesh Khanna’s appointment as Executive Vice President and Managing Director. The post The Internet Society Appoints Yogesh Khanna as EVP and Managing Director appeared first on Internet Society.

Internet Society nomme Yogesh Khanna au poste de vice-président exécutif et directeur général
L’Internet Society a annoncé la nomination de Yogesh Khanna au poste de vice-président exécutif et directeur général. The post Internet Society nomme Yogesh Khanna au poste de vice-président exécutif et directeur général appeared first on Internet Society.

Internet Society nombra a Yogesh Khanna como vicepresidente ejecutivo y director gerente
Internet Society anunció el nombramiento de Yogesh Khanna como su nuevo vicepresidente ejecutivo y director gerente. The post Internet Society nombra a Yogesh Khanna como vicepresidente ejecutivo y director gerente appeared first on Internet Society.

Establishing Sustainable Community-Driven Internet Exchange Points
Community-driven IXPs must focus on demonstrating value to ensure future stability.