Cooperation for an Open, Secure, and Trustworthy Internet

22/11/2024

By Miguel Ignacio Estrada, Strategic Relations Manager at LACNIC

On October 29th and 30th, LACNIC, together with LACTLD, ICANN, Public Interest Registry, and Internet Society, co-organized the Workshop for an Open, Secure, and Trustworthy Internet at the Casa de Internet in Montevideo, Uruguay. It was an enriching experience that brought together key stakeholders from across the region to address the current and future challenges surrounding cybersecurity.

The workshop welcomed judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement agents from various countries in the region. The primary goal was to foster collaboration between these stakeholders and the organizations responsible for managing Internet resources. At LACNIC, we have always believed that joint efforts are the foundation for addressing the challenges of the digital environment, and this workshop reaffirmed that vision.

Over the two days of sessions, we discussed essential topics such as how the Internet works, the Domain Name System (DNS), public information directories, and the risks associated with site-blocking orders on the Internet. Practical cases of cybercrime and judicial investigations were also explored, where contributions from different stakeholders allowed us to analyze judicial challenges from various perspectives and strengthen our understanding of how to ensure a safer and more stable Internet.

Workshops like these are an effective way to connect different players in the ecosystem and build bridges for greater collaboration, something that is crucial as we move toward an open, secure, and trustworthy Internet.

This workshop not only enhanced technical capacities but also strengthened networks of cooperation that will be key to the future of the digital ecosystem in our region. We are excited to continue driving initiatives like this one, which reflect our commitment to the development of an Internet that serves the people.