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Today’s US Executive Order is a Serious Win for Cybersecurity
Strengthening the Internet
16 January 2025
Today’s US Executive Order is a Serious Win for Cybersecurity
The United States government is taking a major leap forward for cybersecurity. The newly released Executive Order on Strengthening and...
Understanding and Identifying Scams: Digitally Empowering Older Adults in Mexico
Building Trust
15 January 2025
Understanding and Identifying Scams: Digitally Empowering Older Adults in Mexico
There is a generational digital divide, with older adults often lacking the training to use digital tools safely.To help...
The Global Impact of a US TikTok Ban
Strengthening the Internet
10 January 2025
The Global Impact of a US TikTok Ban
A potential TikTok ban is on the horizon as the United States Supreme Court considers an important decision this...
Texas’ Mandatory Age Verification Law Will Weaken Privacy and Security on the Internet
Strengthening the Internet
23 September 2024
Texas’ Mandatory Age Verification Law Will Weaken Privacy and Security on the Internet
Texas' mandatory age verification law will weaken Internet privacy and security and will not provide an effective solution to...
US Government Networks Get a Security Boost: White House Roadmap Tackles Routing Vulnerabilities
Strengthening the Internet
6 September 2024
US Government Networks Get a Security Boost: White House Roadmap Tackles Routing Vulnerabilities
The White House's Roadmap to Enhancing Routing Security is an important step toward strengthening routing security in the United...
US Supreme Court Upholds Right of Websites to Moderate Content
Strengthening the Internet
1 July 2024
US Supreme Court Upholds Right of Websites to Moderate Content
In a decision on the NetChoice cases, the US Supreme Court upheld the rights of social media platforms to...
Resources
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Indigenous Connectivity in the United States
Complementary connectivity models can bring affordable and sustainable Internet access to tribal areas across the country.
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Ensuring every Canadian has access to the Internet
COVID-19 has shed light on an alarming digital divide in Canada.
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What is Educational Broadband Service (EBS)?
An overview of Educational Broadband Service (EBS), a band of spectrum that the FCC set aside for the public...
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Security Factsheet: Why Should Municipalities Make Network and Data Security a Priority?
Communities can minimize risk by being intentional about how and by whom networks and devices are used. These are...
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Security Factsheet: Keeping Your Workplace Safe Online
For many of us the Internet is a staple in our day-to-day lives – especially at our jobs. But...
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Net Neutrality Experts’ Roundtable Series Process Report
The United States needs an approach that upholds the core principles of an open Internet and provides market stability;...
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Net Neutrality Legislation: A Framework for Consensus
Note: The Net Neutrality Principles do not represent the views of the Internet Society, nor any of its Chapters,...
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Enhancing IoT Security: Final Outcomes and Recommendations Report
The Internet of Things (IoT) carries enormous potential to change the world for the better. Projections for the impact...
Our Members
The Internet Society’s North America region currently counts 8,476 individual members, out of whom 4,022 (47%) are also members of one of our 10 Chapters in the region.
The Internet Society’s North America region currently counts 8,476 individual members, out of whom 4,022 (47%) are also members of one of our 10 Chapters in the region.
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