Project Archives - Internet Society UK

The return of the IPv6 Matrix

ocl / June 2, 2022

The IPv6 Matrix has been measuring the use of IPv6 in the world’s 1 Million most popular Web Sites since 2010. The project has collected over 500Gb of data relating to the spread of IPv6 worldwide. Its two servers (one crawler and one web server) were now 14 years old when, in 2020, it was time to replace them with modern technology. At the December 2019 IPv6 Council Annual General Meeting, the Chapter received a pledge from UK IPv6 hosting company Mythic Beasts to host the project on virtual machines free of charge, provided the migration was undertaken by the Chapter.… Read more ...

Blog, Training

Chapter member Ben shares his perspective on the benefits of the ISOC Fundamentals training program to his local community

dmiloshevic / June 30, 2021

A member of the UK Chapter attended the ISOC Fundamentals training program on encryption. Here, he shares his experience and perspective on benefits of the ISOC fundamentals training program to the local community:

During April, I attended the Internet Society’s programme of ISOC Fundamentals webinars. Each touched on a different ongoing ISOC project, from establishing international traffic routing norms to educating users on the value of strong encryption. Inspired by this latter project, I set about organising a series of events for my local community.… Read more ...

Events, Project

Webinar: Rebuilding and Enhancing Trust in Algorithms Policy

ocl / June 1, 2021

Webinar: Rebuilding and Enhancing Trust in Algorithms Policy

When: Jun 3, 2021 16:00 London

ISOC UK England invite you to a Webinar focussing on the presentation of the policy implications and recommendations based on the outcomes of the EPSRC funded ReEnTrust project. ReEnTrust was a collaboration of the Human Centred Computing Group at the University of Oxford, the Artificial Intelligence and its Applications Institute (AIAI) at the University of Edinburgh, and the HORIZON Digital Economy Research at the University of Nottingham ReEnTrust: Rebuilding Trust in Online Algorithmic Systems.… Read more ...

Blog, Project, Training

Secure Global Routing Packet Spoofing and Mitigation Testbed

ocl / June 28, 2020

Dr. Peter Maynard’s project for the Internet Society “Secure Global Routing (MANRS)” Training Course has stood out in generating further potential for study. The code that he has developed is a mininet based testbed which can implement ICMP spoofing and mitigation methods.

In forthcoming months, the Chapter is likely to hold a Webinar explaining this testbed but in the meantime, you can read Dr. Maynard’s paper by downloading it below, and download the code and implement it, by going to its GitHub Repository.… Read more ...

Blog, Training

Hands-on descriptions of implementing IPv6, DNSSEC, HTTPS and other goodies on your Web server

ocl / June 27, 2020

Posted on June 5, 2020

Reproduced with permission, from the original joint Blog posting by Dan Mygind and Karima Saimi on: https://writeit.dk/?p=823 as part of their deliverables for the course “Open Standards Everywhere”. The other deliverable is for the Internet Society UK Chapter Web site to benefit from a increasing in security score as shown below. This has been undertaken

The Internet Society has since 1992 worked to “promote the open development, evolution and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world”, as it says in it’s mission.… Read more ...

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Blog, Training

A brief history of Community Broadband Networking in the UK

ocl / June 26, 2020

On 15th June 2020, Andrew Stirling submitted a Blog Post as part of the finalisation for the Internet Society Training Course on Community Networks, in addition to the Webinar that he presented on 16th April 2020, entitled: Connecting Rural Communities – enhancing broadband, skills & applications

Please download the Blog Post here:

isoc-the-development-of-community-broadband-in-the-uk Download

ISOC Live events

Global Internet Governance Academic Network (Giganet) Annual Symposium 2024
On December 15, 2024 the Global Internet Governance Academic Network (Giganet) Annual Symposium was held at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia. Giganet aims to foster multidisciplinary research on internet governance. The symposium serves as a platform … The post Global Internet Governance Academic Network (Giganet) Annual Symposium 2024 appeared first on ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD.
WEBCAST JAN 7 – A11yNYC – Audio Description in Advertising – Eric Wickstrom & Liz Gutman
On Tuesday January 7. 2025 at 7:30pm-8:30pm EST (00:30-01:30 UTC) the Accessibility NYC Meetup (A11yNYC) hosts a meetup ‘Audio Description in Advertising‘. Eric Wickstrom and Liz Gutman of the award-winning Audio Description department at the International Digital Centre… The post WEBCAST JAN 7 – A11yNYC – Audio Description in Advertising – Eric Wickstrom & Liz Gutman appeared first on ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD.
WEBCAST DEC 13 – International Law of Critical Internet Infrastructure [CII]: A Comparative Analysis of Europe and China
** This webcast was cancelled. The event was not livestreamed or recorded. ** On Friday December 13, 2024 at 10:00-12:00 CET (09:00-11:00 AM UTC) the Lodz Cyber Hub at the University of Lodz Law School, an ICANN EURALO ALS, … The post WEBCAST DEC 13 – International Law of Critical Internet Infrastructure [CII]: A Comparative Analysis of Europe and China appeared first on ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD.
WEBCAST 9-10 DEC – Afghanistan School on Internet Governance (AFSIG) | Afghanistan Youth IGF (AFyIGF) | Afghanistan Internet Governance Forum (IGFA)
On Monday – Tuesday 9 – 10 December, 2024, the combined Afghanistan School on Internet Governance (AFSIG) , Afghanistan Youth IGF (AFyIGF), and Afghanistan Internet Governance Forum (IGFA) will be convened online, with organization support from Internet Afghanistan Inc.… The post WEBCAST 9-10 DEC – Afghanistan School on Internet Governance (AFSIG) | Afghanistan Youth IGF (AFyIGF) | Afghanistan Internet Governance Forum (IGFA) appeared first on ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD.

ISOC News

Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future, IGF 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
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
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
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 and 0s. Internet Resilience Requires Electrical Resilience appeared first on Internet Society.
A World Without the Internet is a Disaster (Movie)
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 the Internet is a Disaster (Movie) appeared first on Internet Society.
Take a Step Towards Privacy: Understanding Digital Footprints
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
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.
Looking Beyond the Global Digital Compact
At the United Nations Summit of the Future in September 2024, world leaders adopted the Global Digital Compact. The finalized text presents both opportunities and concerns, and we will continue to advocate for a multistakeholder approach to Internet governance. The post Looking Beyond the Global Digital Compact appeared first on Internet Society.
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 children being exposed to adult content online. The post Texas’ Mandatory Age Verification Law Will Weaken Privacy and Security on the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.
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 States. The post US Government Networks Get a Security Boost: White House Roadmap Tackles Routing Vulnerabilities appeared first on Internet Society.