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• Today’s US Executive Order is a Serious Win for Cybersecurity 16/01/2025
  The United States government is taking a major leap forward for cybersecurity. The newly released Executive Order on Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity calls on the US government to improve the security of its own systems.  The post Today’s US Executive Order is a Serious Win for Cybersecurity appeared first on Internet Society.
• Understanding and Identifying Scams: Digitally Empowering Older Adults in Mexico 15/01/2025
  There is a generational digital divide, with older adults often lacking the training to use digital tools safely.To help combat this divide, our Mexico chapter organized a series of short courses to help older adults build knowledge, skills, and confidence. The post Understanding and Identifying Scams: Digitally Empowering Older Adults in Mexico appeared first on […]
• The Global Impact of a US TikTok Ban  10/01/2025
  A potential TikTok ban is on the horizon as the United States Supreme Court considers an important decision this week. This case has implications that extend beyond the US and a single app. It affects the security and livelihoods of millions and raises concerns about the future of a free and open Internet. This action […]
• Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future, IGF 2024 13/12/2024
  Ahead of the 2024 Internet Governance Forum (IGF), we recognize the importance of the multistakeholder approach to Internet governance and including all relevant voices in the discussion. The post Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future, IGF 2024 appeared first on Internet Society.
• Global Encryption Day Panel Highlights Encryption’s Role in Children’s Online Safety 10/12/2024
  Encryption is a tool that ensures privacy for all online users, including children. In our panel, we heard from online safety around the globe. The post Global Encryption Day Panel Highlights Encryption’s Role in Children’s Online Safety appeared first on Internet Society.
• Unpacking Internet Governance and Our Work in the United Nations 20/11/2024
  Dive into Internet governance, our work in the United Nations, and multistakeholderism in this Q&A with Mona Gaballa and Israel Rosas. The post Unpacking Internet Governance and Our Work in the United Nations appeared first on Internet Society.
• No Power = No 1s and 0s. Internet Resilience Requires Electrical Resilience 14/11/2024
  In the last three months, Ecuador, Kenya, Senegal, and Venezuela have all experienced nationwide power outages related to infrastructure, all of which have disrupted most or all Internet connectivity within the country. The reality is that without electrical power, the Internet we all rely on will not work. The post No Power = No 1s […]
• A World Without the Internet is a Disaster (Movie) 31/10/2024
  As the Internet becomes increasingly prominent in our lives, it has also begun to play a larger role in the movies we watch. More and more, in disaster movies, there is a key indicator that something is really wrong and bad things are about to happen: The Internet is down.  The post A World Without […]
• Take a Step Towards Privacy: Understanding Digital Footprints 18/10/2024
  Digital footprints are trails of data that people leave behind as they use the Internet. This data contributes to a digital portrait of who we are—one that is more public than many people realize.  The post Take a Step Towards Privacy: Understanding Digital Footprints appeared first on Internet Society.
• Internet Exchange Points in Argentina: Network Infrastructure Improves the Balance of Trade 07/10/2024
  Internet Exchange Points (IXPS) have become vital assets in Argentina, where they ensure that data travels seamlessly, efficiently, and at lower costs. The post Internet Exchange Points in Argentina: Network Infrastructure Improves the Balance of Trade appeared first on Internet Society.