Internet Society
Description of Resource:
In addition to providing users with numerous links to websites from around the world that provide internet histories (click "About the Internet" on the Internet Society's homepage), the Internet Society's webpage gives users 1) general information about the organization's mission and work, 2) access to its various internet related publications, 3) a discussion of its public policy activities, and 4) educational goals, 5) access to a calender of international internet events, including conferences and the Network and Distributed System Security Symposium, 6) a way to learn about and join the Internet Society as an individual or organization, or join (or establish) one of the Internet Society's many international chapters, etc.,. 7) a discussion of internet law, code of conduct, infrastructure, and detailed market/research statistics of internet use worldwide.
Address:
1775 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 201
Reston, VA 20190-5108
United StatesContact name:
Ms. Lynn St Amour
Country phone code:
1
Contact phone:
703-439-2120
Email:
Website Url:
Is there a fee:
No
Sector:
Services:
"The Internet Society (ISOC) is a nonprofit [international] organisation founded in 1992 to provide leadership in Internet related standards, education, and policy. With offices in Washington D.C., USA, and Geneva, Switzerland, it is dedicated to ensuring the open development, evolution and use of the Internet for the benefit of people throughout the world. The Internet Society [1] provides leadership in addressing issues that confront the future of the Internet, and is the organisational home for the groups responsible for Internet infrastructure standards, including the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and the Internet Architecture Board (IAB)... [2] acts not only as a global clearinghouse for Internet information and education but also as a facilitator and coordinator of Internet-related initiatives around the world. [3] For over 15 years ISOC has run international network training programs for developing countries and these have played a vital role in setting up the Internet connections and networks in virtually every country connecting to the Internet during this time. Through its sponsored events, developing-country training workshops, tutorials, public policy, and regional and local chapters, the Internet Society serves the needs of the growing global Internet community. From commerce to education to social issues, our goal is to enhance the availability and utility of the Internet on the widest possible scale."
Public or private:
Public
Website or physical archive:
Physical AND website