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Technical Workshops on “Security Essentials for Entrepreneurs and Startups”
by Fahd Batayneh Aug. 16, 2019

Aug. 16, 2019

The workshop might be of interest to some. If interested, please read on at https://www.internetsociety.org/events/technical-workshop-on-security-essen…. You will have to register for the event, too. Fahd

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[Accenture Security] 2019 Cyber Threatscape Report
by Fahd Batayneh Aug. 15, 2019

Aug. 15, 2019

In brief: Threat actors are adapting and switching their operations strategically, operationally and technically Global disinformation campaigns are affecting domestic or foreign political sentiment and financial markets The 2019 Cyber Threatscape Report has discovered five factors that are influencing the cyberthreat landscape Organizations need to pivot their approach to security regularly to achieve cyber resilience You can download the report here >> https://www.accenture.com/za-en/insights/security/cyber-threatscape-report. Fahd

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FW: ICANN67 Fellowship Application Round Now Open
by Fahd Batayneh Aug. 4, 2019

Aug. 4, 2019

This might be of interest to some. ICANN67 takes place in Cancun, Mexico between 7-12 March 2020. The application window remains open until 18 August 2019, 23:59 UTC. Fahd Batayneh ICANN Date: Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 9:27 PM Subject: ICANN News Alert -- ICANN67 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN67 Fellowship Application Round Now Open 18 July 2019 LOS ANGELES – 18 July 2019 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is opening the application round for the ICANN Fellowship Program taking place at the ICANN67 Public Meeting from 7-12 March 2020 in Cancún, Mexico. The deadline to apply is 18 August 2019, 23:59 UTC. Successful candidates will be announced on 1 November 2019 on https://icann.org. ICANN Fellowship Program The Fellowship Program is open to all applicants interested in, or already engaged in, the various aspects of ICANN's work in policymaking, the operation of the Domain Name System, and the security and stability of the global Internet. The goal of the program is to help create a more diverse and a broader base of knowledgeable constituents who can engage in the ICANN multistakeholder process and become the new voices of experience in their regions and on the global stage. Since its creation in 2007, the Fellowship Program has built a strong group of fellows who are actively participating in ICANN communities and in other Internet governance entities in the Internet ecosystem. Participation covers a range of activities: Writing articles and blogs Giving online or in-person public comments about bottom-up policymaking Participating in Internet conferences and panel discussions Joining working groups Mentoring newcomers Assisting our regional leaders Becoming leaders themselves More information About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

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FW: IGF 2019 Registration and Remote Hubs
by Fahd Batayneh Aug. 2, 2019

Aug. 2, 2019

Those interested in hosting a remote hub for the Global IGF in Berlin later in November, please read on. Stakeholders interested in organizing a remote hub are invited to register online before 25 October 2019. Fahd Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2019 1:38 PM Subject: [IGFmaglist] IGF 2019 registration now open. Dear All, Registration for the IGF2019 meeting is now open: https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2019-registration [intgovforum.org] Also, the bilateral room reservation system : https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/user/login?destination=room_reserv… [intgovforum.org] And the remote hub registration : https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2019-remote-hubs [intgovforum.org] is online. I would be grateful if you could share this information with your constituents. Best regards Chengetai

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FW: Apply for the IoT Hackathon, 12-13 October, Rotterdam
by Fahd Batayneh July 31, 2019

July 31, 2019

This might be of interest to some. Fahd From: <menog-bounces(a)lists.menog.org> on behalf of Chafic Chaya <cchaya(a)ripe.net> Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 11:32 AM To: "menog(a)menog.org" <menog(a)menog.org> Subject: [Ext] [menog] Apply for the IoT hackathon, 12-13 October, Rotterdam Dear friends and colleagues, The RIPE NCC is hosting its first IoT hackathon (Internet of Things) on the weekend of 12-13 October in Rotterdam. The two-day event is aimed at developing IoT technologies and providing a platform for the community to collaborate, experiment and gain hands-on experience in developing IoT solutions. We have decided to combine the hackathon with the RIPE Meeting that will take place from 14-18 October, also in Rotterdam: http://ripe79.ripe.net [ripe79.ripe.net] We are looking for participants that are passionate (or sceptical!) about IoT and want to work on real-life, practical projects. That means we are looking for people from a variety of backgrounds. Applications are open for back-end and front-end developers, product owners, product managers, UX experts, innovators, network operators, hackers... If you would like to take part in the hackathon, you can apply at: https://www.ripe.net/participate/forms/apply/iot-hackathon-rotterdam-2019/ [ripe.net] The application deadline is *1 September 2019.* You can find more information about the event on RIPE Labs: https://labs.ripe.net/Members/becha/iot-hackathon-at-ripe-79-in-rotterdam [labs.ripe.net] I will be available for any further information. Best Regards, Chafic Chaya

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The Domain Name Industry Brief - Q1 2019
by Fahd Batayneh July 26, 2019

July 26, 2019

https://www.verisign.com/assets/domain-name-report-Q12019.pdf The report might be of interest to some. Fahd

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FW: RACI Deadline Coming Soon
by Fahd Batayneh July 18, 2019

July 18, 2019

This might be of interest to some. Fahd Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 3:16 PM Subject: [menog] RACI Deadline Coming Soon Dear colleagues, The RIPE Academic Cooperation Initiative (RACI) is again looking for talented academics in the field of Internet technology. Successful applicants receive complimentary tickets, travel and accommodation to the meetings and the opportunity to present their research. If you are working on something interesting, please apply! If you know someone in your network who is, please forward them this message. The call is applicable to students, PhDs, postdocs, professors and anyone working on research at a university or research institution. https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.ripe.net_raci&d=Dw… You can apply for the following two meetings by submitting an abstract and draft slides by *7 August*: RIPE NCC Regional Meeting (24-25 September, Kyiv) RIPE 79 (14-19 October, Rotterdam) Examples of relevant research topics include: Network measurements and analyses IPv6 deployment BGP routing Network security Internet governance Peering and interconnectivity Internet of Things RACI mailing list: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.ripe.net_raci_mail… Twitter: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_raci-5Frip… RACI LinkedIn Group: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.ripe.net_raci_link… You can help by spreading the word to your academic networks. For any questions about the initiative or about applying, please email me back. Best regards, Gergana Gergana Petrova External Relations RIPE NCC

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[Blog] ICANN in the Middle East – A Glance at the Past Year
by Fahd Batayneh July 17, 2019

July 17, 2019

A blog piece by my colleague Baher Esmat on our work in the Middle East the past 12 months >> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann-in-the-middle-east-a-glance-at-the-pa…. Happy to receive questions you may have. Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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[Report] Internet Trends 2019
by Fahd Batayneh July 15, 2019

July 15, 2019

This report my Mary Meeker on Internet Trends in 2019 might be of interest to some. To read the report >> https://www.bondcap.com/pdf/Internet_Trends_2019.pdf. Fahd

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ITU's Global Cybersecurity Index
by Fahd Batayneh July 14, 2019

July 14, 2019

The ITU have released the latest edition of the Global Cybersecurity Index. Please see https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Cybersecurity/Pages/global-cybersecurity-index…. The PDF version of the report can be found at https://www.itu.int/dms_pub/itu-d/opb/str/D-STR-GCI.01-2018-PDF-E.pdf. Fahd

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