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'''The Internet Society''' (ISOC) is an international, non-profit organization that promotes Internet use and access.<ref>[http://www.wordiq.com/definition/ISOC ISOC definition]</ref>
'''The Internet Society''' ('''ISOC''') is an international, non-profit organization that promotes Internet use and access.<ref>[http://www.wordiq.com/definition/ISOC ISOC definition]</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
ISOC was founded in 1992 and leads discussions related to Internet standards, policy and education. The main ISOC offices are located in Geneva, Switzerland and near Washington, USA.
Founded in 1992 by Internet pioneers [[Vinton Cerf|Vint Cerf]], [[Lyman Chapin]] and [[Bob kahn|Bob Kahn]], ISOC leads discussions related to Internet standards, policy, and education. The main ISOC offices are located in Geneva, Switzerland, and Reston, Virginia, USA.


ISOC's mission is to ensure and sustain an open development, use and evolution of the Internet for the benefit of all members and users throughout the world.  
ISOC's mission is to ensure and sustain an open development, use and evolution of the Internet for the benefit of all members and users throughout the world. This aligns with the vision that the Internet Is for Everyone.
 
To achieve this mission, ISOC focuses on:
 
* '''Building and supporting the communities that make the Internet work;'''
* '''Advancing the development and application of Internet infrastructure, technologies, and open standards;'''
* '''Advocating for policy that is consistent with their view of the Internet.'''


The Internet Society organizes conferences and events all around the world, including the INET ISOC Conferences. Users, technologists, and operators are brought together at these conferences to focus on the development of local and global Internet issues.<ref>[http://www.isoc.org/isoc/conferences/ ISOC Conferences]</ref>
The Internet Society organizes conferences and events all around the world, including the INET ISOC Conferences. Users, technologists, and operators are brought together at these conferences to focus on the development of local and global Internet issues.<ref>[http://www.isoc.org/isoc/conferences/ ISOC Conferences]</ref>


ISOC is considered the parent corporation of [[IETF| Internet Engineering Task Force]].
ISOC is considered the parent corporation of [[IETF| Internet Engineering Task Force]].
It also plays a significant role in the Internet ecosystem alongside organizations like the [[Public Interest Registry]] (PIR) and the [[Internet Society Foundation]].


===ISOC Purpose===
===ISOC Purpose===
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==ISOC Membership==
==ISOC Membership==
The members of ISOC are either individuals or organizations such as governments, corporations and others. In the case of individual members of ISOC, there are no membership fees incurred. ISOC's individual and organizational members are bound by a common interest in maintaining the Internets' viability and global scaling.<ref>[http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/internet-society-ISOC.html ISOC members]</ref>
The members of ISOC are either individuals or organizations such as governments, corporations and others. In the case of individual members of ISOC, there are no membership fees incurred. ISOC's individual and organizational members are bound by a common interest in maintaining the Internets' viability and global scaling.<ref>[http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/internet-society-ISOC.html ISOC members]</ref>
From all around the world, ISOC is comprised today of more than 80 organizations and 28000 individual members.
From all around the world, ISOC is comprised today of more than 131 Chapters and SIGs; 84 organizations members; and 127632 individual members.


==Next Generation Leaders Programme==
==Next Generation Leaders Programme==
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==Internet Hall of Fame==
==Internet Hall of Fame==
The ISOC Internet Hall of Fame is an annual awards program to publicly recognize those who have made significant contributions to the development and advancement of the Internet. There are three categories of awards: Pioneers Circle, for those who were instrumental in the early design and development of the Internet; Innovators, for those who made outstanding technological, commercial, or policy advances which helped expand the Internet’s reach; and Global Connectors, for those who have helped in the globalization of the Internet. For more information about previous years' inductees, visit [[Internet Hall of Fame|here]].
The ISOC Internet Hall of Fame is an annual awards program to publicly recognize those who have made significant contributions to the development and advancement of the Internet. There are three categories of awards: Pioneers Circle, for those who were instrumental in the early design and development of the Internet; Innovators, for those who made outstanding technological, commercial, or policy advances which helped expand the Internet’s reach; and Global Connectors, for those who have helped in the globalization of the Internet. For more information about previous years' inductees, visit [[Internet Hall of Fame|here]].
== Chapters ==
By working together in chapters, Internet Society members help advance the mission of a bigger and stronger Internet. Chapters are crucial to ISOC's work, bringing together members to run programs and activities dedicated to making a difference locally, informing policy, and educating the public about Internet-related issues.
They provide unique regional perspectives on emerging Internet issues, share an interest and believe in ISOC's mission, and are committed to furthering its goals and objectives in their own communities.
'''Chapter Activities'''
ISOC chapters conduct various programs and events, all supporting the vision of an Internet for everyone. These include:
* '''Educational events:''' Educating members and the public about Internet-related issues such as security, broadband access, IPv6, child safety, network neutrality, and more.
* '''Community programs:''' Ensuring Internet access for economically disadvantaged people or those with disabilities, covering areas such as hardware, software, distribution, and best practices.
* '''Public policy programs:''' Informing policy and decision-makers about Internet issues such as the Internet way of networking, encryption, and access.
* '''Networking events:''' Helping members connect with like-minded people who share an interest in bringing the benefits of the Internet to everyone.
'''List of Chapters'''
* [[Internet Society Argentina Chapter|ISOC Argentina Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Armenia Chapter|ISOC Armenia Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Australia Chapter|ISOC Australia Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Bahrain Chapter|ISOC Bahrain Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Bangladesh Dhaka Chapter|ISOC Bangladesh Dhaka Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Barbados Chapter|ISOC Barbados Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Belgium Chapter|ISOC Belgium Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Benin Chapter|ISOC Benin Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Bolivia Chapter|ISOC Bolivia Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Bosnia and Herzegovina Chapter|ISOC Bosnia and Herzegovina Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Botswana Chapter|ISOC Botswana Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Brazil Chapter|ISOC Brazil Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Bulgaria Chapter|ISOC Bulgaria Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Burkina Faso Chapter|ISOC Burkina Faso Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Burundi Chapter|ISOC Burundi Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Cameroon Chapter|ISOC Cameroon Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Canada Chapter|ISOC Canada Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Canada Manitoba Chapter|ISOC Canada Manitoba Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Canada Québec Chapter|ISOC Canada Québec Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Chad Chapter|ISOC Chad Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Chile Chapter|ISOC Chile Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Colombia Chapter|ISOC Colombia Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Comoros Chapter|ISOC Comoros Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Costa Rica Chapter|ISOC Costa Rica Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Cote d'Ivoire Chapter|ISOC Cote d'Ivoire Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Democratic Republic of Congo Chapter|ISOC Democratic Republic of Congo Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Dominican Republic Chapter|ISOC Dominican Republic Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Ecuador Chapter|ISOC Ecuador Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Egypt Chapter|ISOC Egypt Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society El Salvador Chapter|ISOC El Salvador Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Estonia Chapter|ISOC Estonia Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Ethiopia Chapter|ISOC Ethiopia Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Finland Chapter|ISOC Finland Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society France Chapter|ISOC France Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Gabon Chapter|ISOC Gabon Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Gambia Chapter|ISOC Gambia Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Georgia Chapter|ISOC Georgia Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Germany Chapter|ISOC Germany Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Ghana Chapter|ISOC Ghana Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Guatemala Chapter|ISOC Guatemala Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Guinea Chapter|ISOC Guinea Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Haiti Chapter|ISOC Haiti Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Honduras Chapter|ISOC Honduras Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Hong Kong Chapter|ISOC Hong Kong Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society India Bengaluru Chapter|ISOC India Bengaluru Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society India Chennai Chapter|ISOC India Chennai Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society India Delhi Chapter|ISOC India Delhi Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society India Hyderabad Chapter|ISOC India Hyderabad Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society India Kolkata Chapter|ISOC India Kolkata Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society India Mumbai Chapter|ISOC India Mumbai Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society India Trivandrum Chapter|ISOC India Trivandrum Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Indonesia Jakarta Chapter|ISOC Indonesia Jakarta Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Interplanetary Chapter|ISOC Interplanetary Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Israel Chapter|ISOC Israel Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Italy Chapter|ISOC Italy Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Jamaica Chapter|ISOC Jamaica Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Japan Chapter|ISOC Japan Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Kazakhstan Chapter|ISOC Kazakhstan Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Kenya Chapter|ISOC Kenya Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Kyrgyzstan Chapter|ISOC Kyrgyzstan Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Lebanon Chapter|ISOC Lebanon Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Lesotho Chapter|ISOC Lesotho Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Liberia Chapter|ISOC Liberia Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Libya Chapter|ISOC Libya Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Madagascar Chapter|ISOC Madagascar Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Malaysia Chapter|ISOC Malaysia Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Mali Chapter|ISOC Mali Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Mexico Chapter|ISOC Mexico Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Montenegro Chapter|ISOC Montenegro Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Morocco Chapter|ISOC Morocco Chapter]]
* [[ISOC MS Test]]
* [[Internet Society Namibia Chapter|ISOC Namibia Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Nepal Chapter|ISOC Nepal Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Netherlands Chapter|ISOC Netherlands Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Nicaragua Chapter|ISOC Nicaragua Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Niger Chapter|ISOC Niger Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Nigeria Chapter|ISOC Nigeria Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Norway Chapter|ISOC Norway Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Pacific Islands Chapter|ISOC Pacific Islands Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Pakistan Islamabad Chapter|ISOC Pakistan Islamabad Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Palestine Chapter|ISOC Palestine Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Panama Chapter|ISOC Panama Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Paraguay Chapter|ISOC Paraguay Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Peru Chapter|ISOC Peru Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Philippines Chapter|ISOC Philippines Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Poland Chapter|ISOC Poland Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Portugal Chapter|ISOC Portugal Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Puerto Rico Chapter|ISOC Puerto Rico Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Romania Chapter|ISOC Romania Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Rwanda Chapter|ISOC Rwanda Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Saint Vincent and The Grenadines Chapter|ISOC Saint Vincent and The Grenadines Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Senegal Chapter|ISOC Senegal Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Serbia Belgrade Chapter|ISOC Serbia Belgrade Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Sierra Leone Chapter|ISOC Sierra Leone Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Slovenia Chapter|ISOC Slovenia Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Somalia Chapter|ISOC Somalia Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society South Africa Chapter|ISOC South Africa Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society South Sudan Chapter|ISOC South Sudan Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Spain Aragon Chapter|ISOC Spain Aragon Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Spain Canary Islands Chapter|ISOC Spain Canary Islands Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Spain Catalonia Chapter|ISOC Spain Catalonia Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Spain Chapter|ISOC Spain Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Sudan Chapter|ISOC Sudan Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Suriname Chapter|ISOC Suriname Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Sweden Chapter|ISOC Sweden Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Switzerland Chapter|ISOC Switzerland Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Taiwan Taipei Chapter|ISOC Taiwan Taipei Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Tanzania Chapter|ISOC Tanzania Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Togo Chapter|ISOC Togo Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Trinidad and Tobago Chapter|ISOC Trinidad and Tobago Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Tunisia Chapter|ISOC Tunisia Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Türkiye Chapter|ISOC Türkiye Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Uganda Chapter|ISOC Uganda Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society UK England Chapter|ISOC UK England Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Ukraine Chapter|ISOC Ukraine Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Uruguay Chapter|ISOC Uruguay Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society US Los Angeles and Southern California Chapter|ISOC US Los Angeles and Southern California Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society US New York Chapter|ISOC US New York Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society US San Francisco Bay Area Chapter|ISOC US San Francisco Bay Area Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society US Washington D.C. Chapter|ISOC US Washington D.C. Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Venezuela Chapter|ISOC Venezuela Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Yemen Chapter|ISOC Yemen Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Zambia Chapter|ISOC Zambia Chapter]]
* [[Internet Society Zimbabwe Chapter|ISOC Zimbabwe Chapter]]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 18:20, 18 November 2024


General Information
Industry: Internet Education, Policy
Stakeholder Group: Technical
Issue Areas: Cybersecurity, Internet of Things, Privacy, Access, Inclusiveness, Capacity Development, Gender Equality, Technical Standards
Country: USA
Region: Global
Founded: 1992
Website: http://www.internetsociety.org
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The Internet Society (ISOC) is an international, non-profit organization that promotes Internet use and access.[1]

Overview[edit | edit source]

Founded in 1992 by Internet pioneers Vint Cerf, Lyman Chapin and Bob Kahn, ISOC leads discussions related to Internet standards, policy, and education. The main ISOC offices are located in Geneva, Switzerland, and Reston, Virginia, USA.

ISOC's mission is to ensure and sustain an open development, use and evolution of the Internet for the benefit of all members and users throughout the world. This aligns with the vision that the Internet Is for Everyone.

To achieve this mission, ISOC focuses on:

  • Building and supporting the communities that make the Internet work;
  • Advancing the development and application of Internet infrastructure, technologies, and open standards;
  • Advocating for policy that is consistent with their view of the Internet.

The Internet Society organizes conferences and events all around the world, including the INET ISOC Conferences. Users, technologists, and operators are brought together at these conferences to focus on the development of local and global Internet issues.[2]

ISOC is considered the parent corporation of Internet Engineering Task Force.

It also plays a significant role in the Internet ecosystem alongside organizations like the Public Interest Registry (PIR) and the Internet Society Foundation.

ISOC Purpose[edit | edit source]

ISOC's founding document, "Announcing ISOC", defines ISOC's purpose as:

  • The support of the Internet's evolution as a research infrastructure and, also to encourage the involvements of specialized and experienced communities (such as the engineering community) in the Internet's evolution.
  • To inform the academic communities regarding the use of the Internet and the latest applications.
  • To represent the home for other groups which are involved in the development of Internet standards such as IETF and IAB.
  • To encourage and promote scientific applications for the Internet for the benefit of all users, including institutions and organizations who use the Internet.
  • Ensure leadership regarding Internet issues related to its future.
  • To create and sustain a forum for discussions and exploration of innovative Internet applications.
  • To coordinate the initiatives related to Internet development and standards from members throughout the world.[3]

ISOC Membership[edit | edit source]

The members of ISOC are either individuals or organizations such as governments, corporations and others. In the case of individual members of ISOC, there are no membership fees incurred. ISOC's individual and organizational members are bound by a common interest in maintaining the Internets' viability and global scaling.[4] From all around the world, ISOC is comprised today of more than 131 Chapters and SIGs; 84 organizations members; and 127632 individual members.

Next Generation Leaders Programme[edit | edit source]

ISOC partnered with the DiploFoundation to create the Next Generation Leaders (NGL) Programme, which focuses on helping Internet professionals between the ages of 20 and 40 to "develop their leadership potential where technology, business, policy, and education intersect". The curriculum is both academic and field based, and components can be completed independently or in conjunction with one another. The programme accepts applicants that have already shown a disposition towards leadership in Internet governance in order to further their potential and create more prepared leaders; it is open only to ISOC members.[5]

The inaugural 2010 class received over 200 applications, 23 applicants were chosen to participate in the programme's first key component, the eLearning Course. The NGL Programme is sponsored by Nominet Trust, AFNIC, and the European Commission. Additional support has been provided by Microsoft, Intel, Afilias, and Google for the NGL’s Internet Society Fellowship to the IETF component.[6]

Internet Hall of Fame[edit | edit source]

The ISOC Internet Hall of Fame is an annual awards program to publicly recognize those who have made significant contributions to the development and advancement of the Internet. There are three categories of awards: Pioneers Circle, for those who were instrumental in the early design and development of the Internet; Innovators, for those who made outstanding technological, commercial, or policy advances which helped expand the Internet’s reach; and Global Connectors, for those who have helped in the globalization of the Internet. For more information about previous years' inductees, visit here.

Chapters[edit | edit source]

By working together in chapters, Internet Society members help advance the mission of a bigger and stronger Internet. Chapters are crucial to ISOC's work, bringing together members to run programs and activities dedicated to making a difference locally, informing policy, and educating the public about Internet-related issues.

They provide unique regional perspectives on emerging Internet issues, share an interest and believe in ISOC's mission, and are committed to furthering its goals and objectives in their own communities.

Chapter Activities

ISOC chapters conduct various programs and events, all supporting the vision of an Internet for everyone. These include:

  • Educational events: Educating members and the public about Internet-related issues such as security, broadband access, IPv6, child safety, network neutrality, and more.
  • Community programs: Ensuring Internet access for economically disadvantaged people or those with disabilities, covering areas such as hardware, software, distribution, and best practices.
  • Public policy programs: Informing policy and decision-makers about Internet issues such as the Internet way of networking, encryption, and access.
  • Networking events: Helping members connect with like-minded people who share an interest in bringing the benefits of the Internet to everyone.

List of Chapters

References[edit | edit source]

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