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2017 Global Survey on Internet Security and Trust
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Dear colleagues,
Yesterday, it was my pleasure to join CIGI-Ipsos in Geneva for the launch of their 2017 Global Survey on Internet Security and Trust. The Internet Society is a proud sponsor of this survey, which examines important issues such as the state of online trust and Internet use across 24 economies around the world. We encourage you to read the results here.
One of the questions respondents were asked was whether they agree with the statement "overall, I trust the Internet". Only 56% responded that they agree with that statement. This underlines how important it is that we address online trust. First, by understanding what builds and maintains user trust, as well as what destroys trust. And, second by taking action now.
Among the main reasons given for this lack of trust were:
- the Internet is not secure
- the Internet is not reliable
- the Internet does not allow them to communicate privately.
If we don't trust the Internet, we won't want to use it to its fullest extent. What's worse, we may event stop using it all together. This could have a serious impact on the evolution of the Internet, its use, and growth.
One essential way to build an Internet people trust is by implementing strong encryption to protect their online interactions. Strong encryption is a critical piece to the future of the world's economy. Online, it should be the norm. It allows us to confidently do our banking, conduct business, operate communications networks and share information privately.
I invite you to join us in encouraging business and government leaders around the world to build trust and strengthen the Internet through encryption.
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wentworth@isoc.org
Vice President
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Joly MacFie President - Internet Society New York Chapter (ISOC-NY) | | |
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