Internet Society

The Internet Society (ISOC) is an international, non-profit organization founded in 1992 to provide leadership for Internet policy, technology standards, and future development. It is a global cause-driven organization governed by a diverse Board of Trustees that is dedicated to ensuring that the Internet stays open, transparent and defined by people. States that its mission is "to promote the open development, evolution and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world". Ensures that the Internet and the web that is built on it: Continues to develop as an open platform that empowers people to share ideas and connect in new and innovative ways. Serves the economic, social, and educational needs of individuals throughout the world – today and in the future.

Based on ensuring that a healthy, sustainable Internet is available to everyone – today and for the next billion users. Engages in a wide spectrum of Internet issues, including policy, governance, technology, and development. Establish and promote principles that are intended to persuade governments to make decisions that are right for their citizens and each nation’s future. Championing public policies that enable open access. Facilitating the open development of standards, protocols, administration, and the technical infrastructure of the Internet. Organizing events and opportunities that bring people together to share insights and opinions.

To facilitate and support the technical evolution of the Internet as a research and education infrastructure and to stimulate involvement of the academic, scientific, and engineering communities (among others) in the evolution of the Internet. To educate the academic and scientific communities and the public concerning the technology, use, and application of the Internet. To promote scientific and educational applications of Internet technology for the benefit of educational institutions at all grade levels, industry, and the public at large. To provide a forum for exploration of new Internet applications and to foster collaboration among organizations in their operation and use of the Internet.

Supports and promotes the work of the standards settings bodies for which it is the organizational home: the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), the Internet Architecture Board (IAB), the Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG), and the Internet Research Task Force (IRTF). Pursues its goals by coordinating and delivering hands-on technical training, seminars and conferences on topical Internet issues; supporting local and regional Internet organizations ; issuing briefings and white papers on Internet technologies; and funding participation opportunities for Internet experts in developing countries. Has a prominent function in Internet governance discussions, including significant involvement in the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and Internet Governance Forum (IGF). Helped organize World IPv6 Day, which gathered companies such as Facebook, Google, Yahoo, Akamai Technologies and Limelight Networks as well as ISPs to raise awareness of IPv6 issues such as fragmentation.

Seeks to promote understanding and appreciation of the Internet model of open, transparent processes and consensus-based decision making. Works with governments, national and international organizations, civil society, the private sector, and other parties to promote policies about the Internet that conform to its core values. Encourages innovation and fresh thinking by providing grants and rewards to relevant initiatives and outreach efforts that address the humanitarian, educational and societal contexts of online connectivity. ISOC has joint offices in Reston, Virginia, United States and Geneva, Switzerland and It has also established "Regional Bureaus" for Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, North America and Europe. Contribute to the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world by donations.

The ISOC was incorporated as a non-profit educational organization which could provide the growing need for financial support and organization structure of Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), as well as promoting other activities that are important for the development of the Internet. Internet Engineering Task Force The Internet Society is the parent corporation of the IETF; as such all IETF Request For Commands documents, including those RFCs which describe "Internet Standards", are copyrighted by the Internet Society. ISOC was formed because the IETF Secretariat, which had been operated under NSF contract by staff at the Corporation for National Research Initiatives (CNRI) would not be supported beyond 1991 by NSF.

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In 2012, on ISOC's 20th anniversary, it established the Internet Hall of Fame.Internet Hall of Fame It is an annual award whose purpose is to "publicly recognize a distinguished and select group of visionaries, leaders and luminaries who have made significant contributions to the development and advancement of the global Internet”.

The Deploy360 Programme is a project of the Deployment & Operationalization (DO) team within the Internet Society. Supports the deployment and use of key Internet technologies by bridging the gap between IETF standards documentation and final adoption of those standards by the global operations community. Provides real-world IPv6, DNSSEC, and Routing Resiliency/Security deployment information including detailed, technical how-to resources and educational articles, best current operational practices, case studies, and other in-depth information.IPv6DNSSECRouting Resiliency/Security

 Collecting and creating technical resources and best current operational practices, and providing network engineers to responsible for implementing new technologies.  Conducting ION Conferences to bring together network engineers and leading industry experts.ION Conferences  Speaking and exhibiting at numerous conferences and events around the globe.  Maintaining social media and outreach campaigns to promote key Internet technologies.  Chris Grundemann- Director, Deployment & Operationalization.  Dan York - Senior Content Strategist.  Megan Kruse -Technology Outreach Manager.  Jan Zorz - Operational Engagement Programme Manager.  Chris Grundemann- Director, Deployment & Operationalization.  Dan York - Senior Content Strategist.  Megan Kruse -Technology Outreach Manager.  Jan Zorz - Operational Engagement Programme Manager. Left-to-Right :

All administrative entities, including DNS administrators will adhere to all the applicable tenets of all pertinent ITU recommendations. The ITU, IETF, and IAB will jointly cooperate fully to ensure that agreed administrative procedures to accommodate the above understandings, and any other mutually agreed appropriate future understandings, will be implemented and adhere to on an ongoing basis. The ITU may request the consultation of the WP1/2 experts as necessary and as prescribed in Resolution 20.

Backed by more than 65,000 members and supporters, 100 Chapters around the world, as well as more than 145 Organization members, the Internet Society achieves change through partnership and expertise in policy, technology and communications. By working with a range of partners from non-profit agencies, local and global NGOs, academia, technologists, local councils, federal policy and decision makers, business and more, the ISOC want to make sure that member’s voice, expertise, and imagination can continue to develop one of the greatest tools of their lifetime.

Providing reliable information and educational opportunities that include training workshops in developing countries. Facilitating leadership programmes that include the cultivation of Next Generation Leaders and Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Ambassadors. Supporting local Chapters that serve the needs of the growing global Internet community.

Have their voice heard in critical policy debates that are shaping the future of an open Internet. Have access to technical training and expertise. Apply for grants and fellowships that could help them make their community, city, or country a better place. Take part in or support projects and education in emerging economies. Get the latest information that will help empower them to protect their online privacy and identity. Become part of a powerful community that is working to make the world better.

Encouraging innovation and fresh thinking by providing grants and awards to relevant initiatives and outreach efforts that address the humanitarian, educational, and societal contexts of online connectivity. Acknowledging individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the data communications community via the Jonathan B.Postel and Itojun Service Awards.

Internet Events Calendar Can help stay informed about technical, policy, and educational events and conferences across the local and global issues. INET Conferences Brings together users, policy makers, technologists, and operators in a cooperative event focusing on development and relevant local and global issues. Network and Distributed System Security Symposium Brings together innovative and forward thinking members of the Internet community who design, develop, exploit and deploy new and emerging technologies that define network and distributed system security.