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Your Internet Access Is at Risk. We’re Speaking Up
The US Supreme Court will soon consider a case that could fundamentally change how you access the Internet and affect everyone who uses it. Today, the Internet Society filed an amicus brief in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment, a case considering whether Internet service providers (ISPs) should be held liable if they do not […]

“Encryption: The Key to a Secure Internet” Capacity Building Meeting of Global Encryption Day 2025
We invite students from secondary vocational and higher education institutions in the IT sector, as well as early-career professionals, to participate in the Global Encryption Day event. The event is initiated by the Internet Society Armenia Chapter PO and is supported by the Internet Society Foundation. The meeting will take place in Yerevan on September […]

Why IPv6 Adoption is Stalled: The Behavioral Science Behind Internet Infrastructure Change
IPv6 proponents can learn from the success of HTTPS adoption, which was not driven by education but by making the new technology the “natural, obvious, easy choice.

Notícias periódicas n.º 205 de 2/9/2025 – Regulação, CSAM, Segurança, Consumo de Energia, Concentração
Excerpt of an official White House photo Trump continua a pressionar a UE sobre a regulação das Big Tech – Numa publicação de 26 de agosto, já depois do aparente “acordo” com a UE, Trump voltou a ameaçar com tarifas, na sua rede Truth Social, os países europeus que impuserem…

GEC Steering Committee Statement on 1 July Text of the European CSA Regulation
2 September 2025 The Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe,[i] Global Partners Digital,[ii] the Internet Freedom Foundation,[iii] the Internet Society,[iv] and Mozilla,[v] constituting the Steering Committee of the Global Encryption Coalition, write to express our concerns with the 1 July Danish Presidency’s Compromise Text[vi] on the EU Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR). We have carefully […]

Instalación del primer RIPE Atlas Anchor en Bolivia 28/08/2025Instalación del primer RIPE Atlas Anchor en Bolivia 28/08/2025
La penúltima semana del mes de julio se instaló el primer RIPE Atlas Anchor en Bolivia. Este hecho representa un

Community Snapshot—August
Our global chapters and special interest groups work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of the things they achieved in August. The post Community Snapshot—August appeared first on Internet Society.

What Happens When a New Mobile Operator Enters the Market?
Encouraging market entry and reducing barriers can lead to more competitive, fair, and accessible telecom markets.

The referendum is not a rejection of digitalization, but a battle for its soul
On September 28, 2025, the Swiss electorate will decide the fate of the Federal Act on Electronic Identity Credentials. This legislation proposes the introduction of a state-issued electronic identity, a centralized digital credential designed to streamline access to public and private services alike. While the Federal Council and Parliament advocate for its adoption, a coalition of civic organizations has successfully triggered […]

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SODELOVANJE ČLANOV ISOC.SI PRI RAZVIJANJU UMETNE INTELIGENCE NA PODROČJU KIBERNETSKE VARNOSTI ZA BOLJ VAREN IN ODPOREN INTERNET
Slovenski ISOC Chapter z veseljem sporoča, da so se člani ISOC.SI pridružili projektu VANTAGE (Vulnerability Assessment aNd Testing Automation for Global Enhancement), ki je financiran v okviru razpisa DIGITAL-ECCC-2024-DEPLOY-CYBER-07-KEYTECH. Ta pobuda prihaja v odločilnem trenutku razvoja interneta, ko umetna inteligenca postaja globoko vgrajena v digitalno infrastrukturo, ki jo omogoča internetna tehnologija in je namenjena zaščiti pred zlorabami, manipulacijami […]

KVANTNA KOMUNIKACIJSKA INFRASTUKTURA
Naši člani združenja ISOC.SI aktivno sodelujejo pri pionirskem projektu v Sloveniji, ki oblikuje internet prihodnosti – ne le hitrejši, temveč tudi veliko varnejši. V sodelovanju s slovenskimi vladnimi ministrstvi in raziskovalnimi partnerji do dkupina, ki izvaja projekt uspešno pokazala kvantno prepletanje komunikacij na dolge razdalje in zasnovo novega kvantno izboljšanega šifrirnika. Ti dosežki utirajo pot […]

25 Cable Cuts a Day! Data and Collaboration Key to Strengthening Nigeria’s Internet Resilience
Collaboration is paramount to understanding the underlying context that is holding back Internet development.

Internet Society Togo, partenaire stratégique du SIPEN-UEMOA 2025
L’Internet Society – Chapitre Togolais (ISOC Togo) annonce sa participation en tant que partenaire stratégique à la troisième édition du Salon International des Professionnels de l’Économie Numérique de l’UEMOA (SIPEN-UEMOA), prévue du 24 au 26 septembre 2025 à Lomé. Organisé sous le parrainage de la Commission de l’UEMOA et avec l’appui du Ministère de l’Économie […]

Webinar: Extended DNS Errors
This webinar on September 10 2025 will look at Extended DNS Errors (EDE) – a recent proposed standard to enrich DNS responses with additional information. The post Webinar: Extended DNS Errors appeared first on ISOC Norge.

Déploiement réussi du DNSSEC pour le .bi
L’annonce a été faite ce 22 juin 2025 : Le DNSSEC a été déployé avec succès dans le domaine Internet national de premier niveau du Burundi, le .bi. Cela constitue un pas important dans l’amélioration de la sécurité de l’infrastructure de l’Internet au Burundi. En effet, les extensions de DNSSEC aident à sécuriser les réponses…

The Digital Roads to Government Services: Uncovering Consolidation and Exposure
A new study of 58 countries shows that many online government services are served and routed via foreign networks and have low HTTPS encryption adoption rates.

Célébration de la Journée Mondiale du Chiffrement 2024 au Burundi
En date du 28 décembre 2024, le chapitre burundais de l’Internet Society a organisé à Bujumbura un atelier de formation et de sensibilisation pour célébrer de la Journée Mondiale du Chiffrement, édition 2024. Cet événement a réuni les membres et non-membres du chapitre burundais de l’Internet Society (ISOC Burundi). Soulignons la participation distinguée du Vice-Ministre…

RENU and Internet Society Uganda Chapter Sign MoU to Drive Digital Inclusion and Digital Governance in Uganda
On 19th August 2025, RENU and the Internet Society Uganda Chapter (ISOC-UG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration in enhancing Internet development, digital transformation, and inclusive access across Uganda. The signing ceremony took place at RENU’s Secretariat in Kololo, Kampala, and was officiated by RENU Chief Executive Officer, Nicholas Mbonimpa, alongside […]

In Memory of Liane Tarouco: Brazilian Internet Pioneer and Educator
Liane Tarouco, a 2021 Internet Hall of Fame inductee who was known as a pioneer in the development of Brazil’s Internet, passed away on 20 August 2025. The post In Memory of Liane Tarouco: Brazilian Internet Pioneer and Educator appeared first on Internet Hall of Fame.

Submissions Open for Inaugural Internet Visualizations Exhibition
Share your novel Internet measurement visualizations, images, animations, and interactive artifacts.

Internet društvo Srbije podržalo WISIS+20 Elements Paper
Internet društvo Srbije priključilo se globalnoj inicijativi i podržalo WISIS+20 Elements Paper, dokument koji je predat Ujedinjenim nacijama kao doprinos procesu razvoja digitalnog društva. Dokument, koji sadrži ključne smernice i preporuke za unapređenje internet upravljanja, objavljen je na zvaničnom sajtu Internet Society, gde su navedeni i prvi potpisnici. Tokom narednih dana biće moguće da se […]

Japan’s Broadband Paradox: Bridging the Transparency Gap
By developing better measurement tools and stronger incentives for disclosure, Japan can shift from a competition based on theoretical claims to one based on real, verified quality.

How to Achieve Universal Connectivity
Achieving universal connectivity will require action from many actors—governments, regulators, communities, civil society, and the private sector. Community-centered connectivity offers a way forward. The post How to Achieve Universal Connectivity appeared first on Internet Society.

Armenia continues to strengthen its role in Internet development
The global Internet Society highlighted the efforts of the Internet Society Armenia Chapter NGO in its 2025 semi-annual report, recognizing the organization’s contributions to advancing Internet-related initiatives in the region. Among 30 partner organizations active across Europe, the Internet Society Armenia NGO has contributed to the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure, […]

Notícias periódicas n.º 204 de 18/8/2025 – Soberania digital, verificação da idade e intermediação da informação por meios tecnológicos
O debate em torno da soberania digital na UE – De acordo com uma investigação realizada pela Wire.com, a expectativa de que a UE consiga libertar-se da sua dependência das Big Tech dos EUA é muito baixa entre os empresários europeus. O problema tem também a ver com a dependência…

Women entrepreneurs lead the way to bridge the digital divide in Colombia
Women entrepreneurs are making a difference in the heart of the Cauca region and along Colombia’s Pacific coast for a more equitable, digitally connected community. A transformative project is underway, breathing new life into local economies and empowering women. ‘Internet Plus: entrepreneurship, women and digital tools’ is an initiative developed by Fundación PLAN, supported by […]

Press release
Nigeria Hosts 15th African Peering & Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) Lagos, Nigeria August 16, 2025 — Nigeria is set to host the 15th edition of the African Peering & Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) from August 19th to 21st in the city of Lagos. Over 500 leaders and experts from the global Internet industry will gather in Lagos […]