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Jamaica’s Internet was the 10th most resilient in the Caribbean and 120th globally as of 2023.

Around the world, the Internet Society’s 130 chapters work locally, regionally, and globally to keep the Internet a force for good. The post Community Snapshot—April appeared first on Internet Society.

Zurich, 6 mai 2025 – La consultation qui se termine aujourd’hui sur la révision partielle de l’Ordonnance sur la surveillance de la correspondance par poste et télécommunication (OSCPT) ainsi que de l’Ordonnance du DFJP (OD-SCPT) [1] soulève d’importantes questions et suscite de vives inquiétudes. Les modifications prévues menacent non seulement le droit fondamental à la […]

Le chapitre béninois d’Internet Society a organisé, ce mardi 6 mai 2025, à l’hôtel BRH de Cotonou, un atelier de formation sur l’Acceptation Universelle. 60 jeunes développeurs, issus des écoles Simplon Bénin et École 229, ont été initiés aux principes techniques de l’Acceptation universelle pour  un Internet inclusif, multilingue et accessible à tous. Le Bénin […]

Zurich, May 6, 2025 – A sweeping revision of he Ordinance on the Surveillance of Postal and Telecommunications Traffic (VÜPF/OSCPT) and the ordinance of the Federal Department of Justice and Police (VD-ÜPF/OME-SCPT) , concludes its public consultation today [1]. But the proposed changes pose a grave threat to the fundamental right to privacy and the security of encryption, essential […]

Zurich, May 6, 2025 – The public consultation on the partial revision of the Ordinance on the Surveillance of Postal and Telecommunications Traffic (VÜPF/OSCPT) and the ordinance of Swiss Federal Department of Justice and Police FDJP (VD-ÜPF/OME-SCPT) [1], which ends today, raises major questions and massive concerns. The planned changes not only jeopardize the fundamental […]

Zürch, 6. Mai 2025 – Die heute endende Vernehmlassung zur Teilrevision der Verordnung über die Überwachung des Post- und Fernmeldeverkehrs (VÜPF) sowie der Verordnung des EJPD (VD-ÜPF) [1] wirft grosse Fragen auf und sorgt für massive Bedenken. Die geplanten Änderungen gefährden nicht nur das Grundrecht auf Privatsphäre, sondern auch die Sicherheit von Verschlüsselung. Insbesondere VPN […]

La troisième édition de l’École nationale sur la gouvernance de l’Internet s’est ouverte ce lundi 5 mai 2025 à l’Université de Lomé, sous l’égide de l’Internet Society Togo. Cette initiative phare du chapitre national vise à doter le pays d’une masse critique d’acteurs formés aux grands enjeux de la gouvernance numérique. Pour cette édition, 88 […]

“Enhancing Cybersecurity and Technology Skills of Elderly” educational program aims to enhance IT literacy of individuals aged 60 and over, empowering them to use the Internet and modern technologies independently and safely. The six-month program, launched on March 1, 2025, is designed for 25 participants aged 60 and over. It includes both theoretical and practical […]

El gener i febrer de 2025 es va realitzar un projecte finançat pel programa Beyond the Net de ISOC Foundation, que va demanar i gestionar ISOC-CAT. Van participar tres estudiants de la ONG Aucoop a la UPC, amb el suport pels desplaçaments dels estudiants cobert pel Centre de Cooperació pel Desenvolupament de la UPC. El […]

Encryption backdoors allow third parties to access the content of encrypted communications and can create security problems. The post What Is an Encryption Backdoor? appeared first on Internet Society.

The protection of personal data (PD) is more important than ever in the digital age, as technological advancements create new opportunities for both its compromise and its protection. The fundamental principles of IT protection were presented during a training course held in Jermuk on April 26, as part of the international “Girls in ICT” campaign. […]

Perturbation Internet au Togo – 28 avril 2025 : Analyse complète et recommandations Date : 30 avril 2025 | Auteur : Internet Society Togo Chapter Dans la nuit du 28 au 29 avril 2025, une perturbation majeure de la connectivité Internet a frappé le Togo. Grâce à notre collaboration avec IODA (Georgia Tech) et Cloudflare […]

Jermuk Community Library, which serves 967 readers annually, will soon be equipped with an additional computer featuring a digital management system and a bibliographic database of over 40,000 book titles. This is a gift to the library from the Internet Society Armenia Chapter PO, provided within the framework of the “Transformation of Regional Libraries into […]

Vai viajar para os EUA? Tenha cuidado com a ShadowDragon – De acordo com uma notícia divulgada pela publicação 404 Media, referida neste artigo da TechDirt, e neste da empresa RedAct, a polícia da fronteira nos EUA está a utilizar um serviço que reúne informação sobre os internautas, fazendo cruzamentos…

The Internet Society is conducting an impact assessment to evaluate the potential applications of Resource Public Key Infrastructure Signed Checklists.

Internet Society Togo (ISOC Togo) prend acte du communiqué officiel publié par le Gouvernement de la République Togolaise le 28 avril 2025, signalant des « perturbations temporaires » de la connectivité Internet et de l’accès aux plateformes de services publics digitalisés, causées par une « coupure d’électricité massive » en Europe impactant indirectement les « […]

Understanding electricity resilience and reliability is critical when measuring and developing Internet resilience.

In 2024, the United States led the development of new artificial intelligence AI tools, creating 40 AI tools throughout the year. During the same period, China developed 15 AI tools, while Europe produced only 3. However, China has made significant progress in the past 6 months, creating and publicly releasing 40 new AI tools. Despite […]

The opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence AI, along with cybersecurity principles, were covered in a training course held in Jermuk on April 26, as part of the ITU’s “Girls in ICT” international campaign. The training titled “Girls in ICT: For Inclusive Digital Transformation” was organized by “Internet Society Armenia Chapter” PO in collaboration with […]

The five-month educational program, “Improving Cybersecurity and Technological Skills for Elderly,” designed for 25 individuals aged 60 and above, aimed at enhancing the potential of society, was also featured in the media. Details and links: Armenian Public Television Կյանքի որակի փոփոխություն. տեխնոլոգիական հմտություններ՝ տարեցներին A1+ Մեկնարկեց «Տարեցների կիբեռանվտանգության և տեխնոլոգիական հմտությունների բարելավում» կրթական ծրագիրը The […]

Internet Society is a global organization uniting 121 active partner organizations worldwide. It implements critical initiatives aimed at ensuring the Internet remains open, secure, and accessible. These efforts are carried out across local, regional, and global levels. According to the Internet Society, a total of 133 training courses were conducted in 2024. Additionally, community networks […]

Announcing the final results of the 2025 Internet Society Board of Trustees elections. The post Final Results of the 2025 Internet Society Board of Trustees Elections and IETF Selections appeared first on Internet Society.

Le comité électoral de l’Internet Society a le plaisir d’annoncer les résultats définitifs des élections 2025 ainsi que les sélections de l’IETF pour le Conseil d’administration. Le vote a pris fin le 4 avril. Les résultats ont été annoncés et la période de contestation a été ouverte le 7 avril. La date limite pour déposer […]

International Girls in ICT Day 2025 is celebrated on 24 April to encourage girls and women to pursue careers in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This year’s theme is “Girls in ICT for inclusive digital transformation,” emphasizing the importance of gender equality in the digital world. To mark this day, the Internet Society Foundation highlights […]

International sanctions targeting Iran’s technological sector restrict Iran’s participation in the global economy, hinder innovation, and obstruct its technological infrastructure.

In its more than 50 years of existence, the Internet has evolved into an essential tool for both voluntary and mandatory use in addressing everyday and professional challenges. Today over 5.56 billion people – more than half of the world’s population – use the Internet on a daily basis. Despite its widespread adoption a persistent […]

25 de abril de 2025. ISOC-do integra iniciativa junto a Indotel, la UIT, Comtelca, Intec, UFHEC, ITLA, para desarrollar evento sobre Transformación Digital Sostenible. El Instituto Dominicano de las Telecomunicaciones (Indotel), la Comisión Técnica Regional de las Telecomunicaciones (Comtelca), Internet Society capítulo República Dominicana (ISOC-do) con el apoyo del Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (Intec), […]

25 de marzo de 2025. ISOC-do anuncia taller técnico de Aceptación Universal dirigido a universidades y profesionales de la informática para mayo. El capítulo ISOC de la República Dominicana, coordina un taller junto al upo Directivo de Aceptación Universal (UASG) y la Corporación de Internet para la Asignación de Nombres y Números (ICANN) para desarrollar […]

According to the World Health Organization, by 2030 one in six people globally will be aged 60 or older. In Armenia, United Nations projections indicate that this age group will comprise 31.5% of the population by 2050. In this context, utilizing the professional potential of all age groups – especially older adults – becomes increasingly […]