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Encryption Matters

When you hear the word encryption, what comes to mind? Take a moment... Upon asking this question to others, answers range from nice and clear, such as “safety” to challenging and obtuse, such as “hard to use”. It's not unexpected to see why such a range of responses come to mind. Encryption is an idea, [...]

Welcome the new and returning board members!

The 2023 Nominating Committee (NomCom) is pleased to announce that the membership has accepted our slate of new and returning board members for the 2024-2026 board. Congratulations to our board (members elected and reelected this cycle bolded): Caitlin Doyle (she/her) Jesus Guerrero (they/them) Fatema Kothari (she/her) April Lat (they/them) Gustavo Ortega (he/him) Ron Petty (he/him) [...]

2024-2026 Board Election – Voting is now live!

The Nominating Committee is pleased to share the 2024-2026 slate for the membership's consideration. Votes are due by November 29th, 2023.

Encryption for Babies Community Beta Read: Read Out

Earlier this month we celebrated Global Encryption Day (October 21st this year) a bit early, tabling in downtown Mountain View. There, we hosted a community beta read of "Encryption for Babies," handing out temporary tattoos and stickers, and engaging the community in conversations about what encryption means to us all. Thank you to the Global [...]

Board Elections for 2024-26 Term

We're hosting our annual board elections next month and are opening the call for applications! There are up to 5 seats open, with several current board members running and room for several new faces. Applications can be submitted here by November 10th 2023. Call for Applications The Internet Society engages in a wide range of [...]

Encryption for Babies Community Beta Read

Join us on October 8th, 1-8pm in downtown Mountain View (823 Villa St., Mountain View, CA 94041) for a fun event leading up to Global Encryption Day on October 21st, 2023. Encryption for Babies is a children's book that lays out the concepts behind encryption in simple language and we're hoping it will inspire conversations [...]

Welcoming the 2023-25 Board

The 2022 Nominating Committee (NomCom) is pleased to announce that the membership has accepted our slate of new and returning board members for the 2023-2025 board. Congratulations to: Caitlin Doyle (she/her) Fatema Kothari (she/her) Jesus Guerrero (they/them) Joel Valencia (he/him) Tom Thorley (he/him) Thank you to everyone who voted, ran, and volunteered in this process! [...]

Time to vote! (10/22-10/29)

The 2022 Nominating Committee (NomCom) is pleased to announce the final candidate slate for the Board Candidates Elections 2023-25 Term Election: Caitlin Doyle (she/her) Fatema Kothari (she/her) Jesus Guerrero (they/them) Joel Valencia (he/him) Tom Thorley (he/him) Please submit your vote by October 29, 2022. You can find a full timeline of the election process here: [...]

Board Candidates Elections 2023-25 Term

We’re hosting our annual board elections next month and are opening the call for applications! There are up to 5 seats open, with several current board members running and room for several new faces. Applications can be submitted here by Oct 15th 2022. Call for Applications The Internet Society engages in a wide range of [...]

Prevent the Internet from Becoming the “Splinternet”

In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, governments, businesses, and other organizations are increasingly considering sanctions that would irreversibly disrupt the Internet we know today. Countries are considering sanctions and other politicized actions that could inadvertently impact the Internet’s infrastructure. This could set a dangerous precedent for similar actions around the world, leading us […]