Ray
We are sad to report that Ray Tomlinson, best known as the inventor of sending email over a computer network and choosing the @ sign, passed away this weekend.
Please join us in remembering Ray Tomlinson

See the Difference You Can Make

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Beyond the Net

Apply for a Beyond the Net the net grant and make the most of the opportunity the Internet can bring.
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Become a Volunteer

Become a member of the Internet Society and get access to learning and leadership opportunities virtually or where you live.
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Global Goals

The world just made one of the biggest promises to itself ever and you have the power to make sure your leaders keep it.

Events

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SL HACK 1.0 - Animation and Graphics Competition

Competition aims to unleash best creativity in Youth to identify best designers and help them reach higher level in creative field.
Join online or from a local hack spot to the event.
March 7 - March 8, 2016

ISOC@ICANN – The Internet Changes Everything

8 March, 2016, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (UTC)
Marrakech, Morocco

Hong Kong Chapter Startup Seminar

A Balance or A Tug-of-War? Innovation VS Regulation
11 March, 2016, 3:00pm -  7:00pm
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

News

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Joint Study Identifies Infrastructure Development as Top Priority for ICT in Africa

23 February 2016

Internet Society and African Union Commission survey highlights Internet connectivity, cyber security and Internet access as issues most closely monitored by policymakers

Internet Society Study Provides New Insight into Mobile Internet Use in Asia-Pacific

18 February 2016

The Internet Society’s Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau released the findings of a study that explores the behaviors and preferences of mobile Internet users in the region.

The Internet Society Partners with Network Operators Group to Boost Technology Training in Africa

21 January 2016

Internet Society signs agreement with the African Network Operators Group (AfNOG) to support an improved offering of network technology training programs in Africa.

Featured

Filter
Security
Blocking and Filtering: RFC 7754 in a Collaborative Security Context
If you consider blocking and filtering as tools to implement a policy about online content, our Collaborative Security framework can act as a guide.
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Access
Survey shows connectivity is the major concern for policy makers in Africa
A recent survey of policy and decision makers in Africa revealed surprising new data about what they're thinking about when it comes to connecting Africa.
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Access
Deadline Extended!
The deadline to apply for funding through Beyond the Net is now March 17!
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Technology
NDSS 2016 Papers Now Online
NDSS 2016 is well underway and the web team is working hard to get all the papers published. You can find here.
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Security
Encryption Backdoors Come In All Guises - Reacting to Apple's Customer Letter
We're very concerned to learn about the recent order from the United States District Court for the Central District of California requiring Apple to bypass or disable the auto-erase function on a seized iPhone.
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Governance
2016 Board of Trustees Nominees
We've posted the nominees for the upcoming elections for ISOC Board of Trustees.