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Resource Library
Everyone should have access to an open and trusted Internet.
Read our reports, papers, and other documents for insight and vision on how we can get there.
Action Plan 2024
Our roadmap for tackling the threats and challenges for today’s Internet as we look to grow and defend it for future generations.
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2023 Year in Review
The Year in Review shows the steps we took in 2023 to ensure the Internet is for everyone. Learn about the positive difference we made for the Internet.
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Internet Impact Briefs
Shorter reports that analyze how different policies or new technologies may affect what the Internet needs to exist and thrive.
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Global Internet Report (GIR)
From trust to consolidation, access to sustainability, a deep look at the forces shaping our digital future.
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Policy Briefs
Our perspective on critical Internet issues, including community networks, encryption, open Internet standards, Internet Exchange Points, and more.
Internet Impact Brief: India CERT-In Cybersecurity Directions 2022
World Telecommunications Development Conference 2022 Background Paper
World Telecommunication Development Conference 2022 Issues Matrix
How To Protect the Internet from Becoming the Splinternet
Internet Impact Brief: South Korea’s Interconnection Rules
Community Network Readiness Assessment Handbook
Quick Analysis – The Impact of Efforts to Disconnect Russia from the Internet
Internet Impact Brief: Impact of Ukraine’s Requests to Block Russia’s Access to the Internet
Internet Impact Brief: How Refusing Russian Networks Will Impact the Internet
Path to 2025
Internet Impact Brief: Bangladesh: Regulation for Digital, Social Media and OTT Platforms, 2021
Impact of COVID-19 on the Internet Ecosystem in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Pakistan
Archives
2018 Cyber Incident & Breach Trends Report
Policy Brief: Principles for Responsible Data Handling
More and more of our activities generate data which is collected and used in ways we don't see and can't control. While the data is used for ...
The State of User Privacy and Trust Online
Net Neutrality Experts’ Roundtable Series Process Report
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, members, partners or any of the participating organizations. Rather, they ...
Enhancing IoT Security: Final Outcomes and Recommendations Report
Info Guide: 6 Ways “Lawful Access” Puts Everyone’s Security At Risk
What is encryption?
Encryption is the process to scramble or hide information so it can only be read by someone with the means (or keys) to return it to ...
The Trust Opportunity: Exploring Consumer Attitudes to the Internet of Things
The economics of the security of consumer-grade IoT products and services
2018 Online Trust Audit and Honor Roll
The Online Trust Audit & Honor Roll assesses nearly 1,200 organizations, recognizing excellence in online consumer protection, data security, and responsible privacy practices. This 10th annual audit of more than 1,200 predominantly consumer-facing ...
Best Practices: Infrastructure Security
- Optimize TLS implementation using information gleaned from public tools. This includes eliminating use of insecure ciphers and older, insecure protocols as well as vulnerabilities to the POODLE and ROBOT ...
Best Practices: Privacy
- Make sure the privacy statement has a link and is easily discoverable from the home page.
- Place the revision date of the statement at the top ...
Organization Reports
On annual basis, we publish annual reports (an Action Plan and Impact Report), as well as financial reports, annual financial statements, and Form 990s.