A Brief History of the Internet - Internet Society
In this paper, 3 several of us involved in the development and evolution of the Internet share our views of its origins and history. This history revolves around four distinct aspects. There is the technological evolution that began with early research on packet switching and the ARPANET (and related technologies), and where current research continues to expand the horizons of the ...
About the Internet and How it Works - Internet Society
Here’s how it works. The Internet is not like a telephone network. The global Internet consists of tens of thousands of interconnected networks run by service providers, individual companies, universities and governments. In most countries, a telephone network is run by a single company for several years at a time.
How the Internet Affects Societies - Internet Society
May 11, 2017 · The Internet in the developing world. An Internet Society survey of 2,100 people across the world has found that people in developing markets remain optimistic that the benefits of connecting far outweigh the perceived risks. On the contrary, in the Western hemisphere, conversations about the Internet risk losing the sense of genuine excitement ...
Dec 21, 2015 · evelopment challenges are emerging.This overview document is designed to help the Internet Society community navigate the dialogue surrounding the Internet of Things in light of the competing predic. ions about its promises and perils. The Internet of Things engages a broad set of ideas that are complex and int.
What is TLS & How Does it Work? - Internet Society
What is TLS? TLS is a cryptographic protocol that provides end-to-end security of data sent between applications over the Internet. It is mostly familiar to users through its use in secure web browsing, and in particular the padlock icon that appears in web browsers when a secure session is established. However, it can and indeed should also be ...
Build, Promote, and Defend the Internet - Internet Society
We are committed to closing the digital divide by bringing together the people and technology needed to give everyone the access they want. We advocate for a secure, trusted and more resilient Internet. We defend the Internet from those who could make it less secure, less resilient, and less open. We are a global movement that champions an ...
History of the Internet - Internet Society
Oct 24, 1998 · A Short History of the Internet. From the early days of ARPANET to today’s mobile technologies, the Internet has come a long way. Here we share some of the different histories of the Internet from different people and organizations. Internet Pioneers World Wide Web Overviews & Collections Regional Histories Timelines Other Sources.
What Is Encryption? - Internet Society
What is Encryption. Encryption is the process of scrambling or enciphering data so it can be read only by someone with the means to return it to its original state. It is a crucial feature of a safe and trustworthy Internet. It helps provide data security for sensitive information. Encryption is commonly used to protect data stored on computer ...
Impact Report 2020: The Internet Is a Lifeline - Internet Society
For all its contradictions, 2020’s impact on the Internet has been a rapid acceleration of trends already in motion. The Internet became a virtual lifeline, giving people vital health information and access to medical care. It allowed people to telework and enabled businesses to stay afloat through online sales.
Brief History of the Internet
This “Brief History of the Internet” was written in 1997 and explores these sections: Origins of the Internet. The initial internetting concepts. Proving the ideas. Transition to widespread infrastructure. The role of documentation. Formation of the broad community. Commercialization of the technology. History of the future.