
Community Snapshot—April
Around the world, the Internet Society’s 130 chapters work locally, regionally, and globally to keep the Internet a force for good.
Latest Posts

Encryption Under Threat: The UK’s Backdoor Mandate and Its Impact on Online Safety
Encryption is an essential component of a safe and trustworthy Internet. Weakening it not only undermines personal privacy but also jeopardizes national security and global cybersecurity standards. ...

Five Years of Collaboration Between the Global Encryption Coalition and Internet Society Chapters
Over the last five years, Internet Society chapters have played a critical role in helping ensure the success of the Global Encryption Coalition and in defending encryption around the world ...

Bridging Tech and Policy: How Cat Easdon is Shaping the Future of Privacy and Security
Privacy engineer Cat Easdon used the Internet Society Early Career Fellowship to help bridge the gap between technology and policy ...

What Is an Encryption Backdoor?
Encryption backdoors allow third parties to access the content of encrypted communications and can create security problems ...

Final Results of the 2025 Internet Society Board of Trustees Elections and IETF Selections
Announcing the final results of the 2025 Internet Society Board of Trustees elections ...

Internet Trust: Why We Need It and How to Achieve It
Trust in the Internet is crucial, but it has fluctuated. Let’s dive into Internet trust, what makes a trustworthy Internet, and why people should care. ...