The Internet Society (ISOC) is involved in a variety of initiatives that influence the operation and use of the Internet. Current programs focus on interconnectivity and standards development, industry self-governance, legal defense of the Internet, e-commerce, protection against excessive regulation, security, and child safety online.

One of ISOC's primary areas of focus is training a wide variety of people on how to use the Internet. ISOC's education programs reach out to everyone from K-12 students and teachers to engineers in developing countries. Like ISOC - its founding organization - PIR is committed to improving Internet access around the world, and we provide funding for several ISOC programs that broaden technical skills and help develop professionals who can work together to expand the Internet's capacity.

For more information about particular ISOC programs, download PDFs of its annual program reviews.

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To learn more about ISOC and how to become a member, visit the ISOC Web site.