The use of Internet of Things devices has substantially increased in recent years and the trends indicate that the number will continue to grow significantly. In this environment of rapid…
Big targets: Internet-connected security cameras make up nearly half of all the Internet of Things devices compromised by hackers, ZDNet reports. Smart hubs and network-attached storage devices are next on…
The 2019 European Chapters Meeting took place from 9-10 May in Bucharest, Romania. (Watch the livestream here.) The two-day event gathered 31 participants consisting of 22 fellows coming from 20…
Cooperation has been key to expanding Internet access around the globe. Ten years ago, the African region created AfPIF, a space focused on collaboration about among regional actors on topics…
A new survey shows that only a handful of people who said they distrust the Internet are actively choosing encryption in response. The survey, called the CIGI-Ipsos Global Survey on…
On May 15th, the White House tweeted it had created a new online surveying tool for Americans to report instances of social media censorship due to political bias. Setting aside…
High-speed jobs: A new study suggests that better broadband service lowers unemployment rates, Vice.com reports. Researchers from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Oklahoma State University tracked broadband availability…
The tech industry in Hong Kong and across the world remains male dominated. Why aren’t there more women and what can be done to fix this? To mark International Girls…
On this 7th “launchiversary” of World IPv6 Launch, I thought I’d share a way I’ve enjoyed learning more about IPv6 over the past year. I like listening to podcasts while…
The role people play in our community is vital for an open and trustworthy Internet for everyone. We know that without the knowledge, experience, and contributions of our members the…
Applications are now open for the 2019 Beyond the Net Medium and Large Grants. All Internet Society Chapters and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) in good standing (or pre-rejuvenation) are eligible to…