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Security

Strong security fosters trust in the Internet, enabling it to drive economic and social innovation.

Strong security fosters trust in the Internet, enabling it to drive economic and social innovation.

It is our collective responsibility to maintain a safe and secure Internet while preserving the Internet’s fundamental properties and global nature.

The design and implementation of security solutions should consider the potential impact they may have on these fundamental principles, including accessibility, collaboration, interoperability, and decentralization.

Security

Strong security fosters trust in the Internet, enabling it to drive economic and social innovation.

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It is our collective responsibility to maintain a safe and secure Internet while preserving the Internet’s fundamental properties and global nature.

The design and implementation of security solutions should consider the potential impact they may have on these fundamental principles, including accessibility, collaboration, interoperability, and decentralization.

Key Security Links

Key Security Links

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NDSS Symposium

The Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium fosters information exchange among researchers and practitioners.

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Encryption

Encryption is a vital security tool for protecting your personal information and staying safe online.

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Internet Security Online Course

Dive deeper into Internet security with our free online course! Gain insight into specific cybersecurity aspects related to the global Internet.

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Security Policy

Policymakers can strengthen or weaken Internet security. Explore how policy affects the online security ecosystem.

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Internet Technologies

Internet technologies are continually evolving to provide faster and more secure online experiences.

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Collaborative Security

People are what ultimately hold the Internet together. Cooperation and collaboration are essential for ensuring its security and prosperity.

No Research, No Internet

No Research, No Internet

For over three decades, we have hosted the Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium to bring together people who help make our online interactions safe and secure.

From how to keep our thoughts anonymous to thwarting phishing scams, the 2025 NDSS Symposium showcased cutting-edge research from across industry and academia.

Latest Updates

Latest Updates

Solving Crime Without Breaking Encryption

Policymakers often face a dangerous dilemma: preserve privacy and security for everyone, or break encryption so law enforcement can catch …

Global Encryption Day 2026

On Global Encryption Day, join efforts to defend end-to-end encryption, protect digital safety, and push back against government attempts to …
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Policy Brief: Solving Crime Without Breaking Encryption

Protecting strong encryption is not an obstacle to public safety, child protection, or crime prevention. It is a prerequisite for …

Defend the Open Internet in the EU

We call on EU co-legislators to ensure that the final Digital Networks Act delivers an EU telecoms framework that promotes …

Anatomy of a Scam

Online scams are at an all-time high, and digital tools have enabled them to become more sophisticated, more convincing, and …

Keep Canada Protected

The government claims Bill C-22’s lawful access powers will help stop crime, but ‘just trust us’ isn’t enough to keep …

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