In a recent podcast with The Lawfare Institute, Philip Reitinger and Komal Bazaz Smith discussed critical #cybersecurity issues affecting core Internet infrastructure.

They highlight the role of small, often under-appreciated and frequently underfunded#nonprofits in maintaining Internet security. The conversation delves into #CommonGoodCyber, which aims to identify and implement innovative models for sustaining groups, organizations, and individuals involved in critical cybersecurity functions for the broader Internet community.

“There is funding to build the new thing, but not to keep the work going that everybody needs.”

It takes a whole-of-society effort, what Craig Newmark calls #CyberCivilDefense, to maintain critical cybersecurity functions for all Internet users, including the most vulnerable. Reitinger pointed out how many nonprofits are running on skeleton crews and shaky funding mechanisms, and how funding is often tied to creating something new, as opposed to paying for the continuing operation of critically important solutions.

Listen to the full interview here: https://globalcyberalliance.org/lawfare-podcast-2025/

Our goal with Common Good Cyber is to develop a funding architecture that is more predictable, equitable, and better aligned with long-term needs. Read our "Global Voices interview" with David van Duren, GFCE Director. #cybersecurity #cybercivildefense
https://globalcyberalliance.org/global-voices-interview-gfce-van-duren/

At RSA Conference 2025, Kayle Giroud, Director of Common Good Initiatives at GCA, met Anna Delaney, Director of Productions at Information Security Media Group (ISMG).

The vulnerability of critical cyber infrastructure – important underfunded efforts that are often nonprofit-led – and the details on the architecture of Common Good Cyber (tool mapping, a resource hub for nonprofits, and work toward a related fund that will provide a “safety net” for nonprofits) led the conversation.

Watch the whole interview here:
https://globalcyberalliance.org/rsa2025-interview/

Today we are very proud to announce the new Internet Pollution Index, a new tracker that visualizes global cyber threat activity in real time, helping network operators, policymakers identify and mitigate malicious Internet behavior.

"After seeing what #MANRS has done for improving #RoutingSecurity, I am optimistic that we can find some common agreed norms for how you find and stop this nonsense in your network before it attacks somebody else, before it trashes the reputation of your IP addresses, and before we have a mess in the Internet."

That was Leslie Daigle's final message to the RIPE NCC community at #RIPE90, after presenting the #InternetPollutionIndex and GCA's work around the #AIDE project.

Interested? Read below:

https://globalcyberalliance.org/internet-pollution-index-launch/

When #FlaxTyphoon reports emerged, we examined whether its activity was detectable within AIDE, GCA’s #cybersecurity intelligence platform that monitors global network traffic, detects potential threats, and delivers actionable insights to improve network security.

Our analysis revealed behavioral signals and infrastructure overlaps consistent with Flax Typhoon’s tactics—including VPN tunneling, web shell traffic, and credential-based reconnaissance—across sensors located in Taiwan, the United States, Europe, and East Asia.

Key action items for every network operator to take to reduce risk and strengthen network integrity:

👁️ Monitor for unauthorized access attempts and abnormal service behavior.

💪 Strengthen routing security by implementing Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS) best practices and validating route origins with #RPKI.

🤝 Join collaborative intelligence efforts like AIDE, where shared visibility enables shared defense—and actionable data drives real-world mitigation.

Read more in Meghal Donde's insightful and data-packed post: https://globalcyberalliance.org/flax-typhoon-aide/

🎤 Just delivered at #ARIN55: CTO Leslie Daigle on why securing the Internet is everyone’s responsibility.

#Cybersecurity isn’t just about keeping attackers out—it’s about making sure your network isn’t part of the problem.

At the Global Cyber Alliance, we see coordinated attacks every day—some launched from compromised infrastructure that no one’s watching.

🧠 Read our full post to see the full video and learn:

* Why Internet integrity matters more than ever
* How your network could be leaking malicious traffic
* What business and tech leaders can do—starting now

📽️ Watch the full keynote at:

https://globalcyberalliance.org/daigle-shared-responsibility/

#ARIN55 #Cybersecurity #InternetIntegrity #NetworkSecurity #SharedResponsibility #ARIN #RiskManagement #MANRS

We are at #RSAC2025 this week, with Kayle Giroud representing us well in three sessions, the first starting in about one hour from now:

Protecting Infrastructure from Increased Cyber Attacks – Public Sector Days (Apr 28th, 1:00 PM PDT) – Giroud joins critical infrastructure experts to highlight the types of attacks and what governments are doing to stop groups, such as Volt Typhoon, from gaining access to critical systems.

“Why Democratizing Cybersecurity is Good for Business” (May 1st, 8:30 AM PDT) – Giroud joins experts from CrowdStrike, Atlantic Council, and Tides Foundation to discuss how inclusive cybersecurity strategies benefit not only underserved communities but also long-term business outcomes.

“The Hidden Cybersecurity Crisis: Securing Business & Public Infrastructure” (May 1st, 10:50 AM PDT) – Facilitated by Giroud, this session will unpack overlooked systemic risks and offer strategic pathways for collective resilience.

If you're onsite in San Francisco, join us!

Read more: https://globalcyberalliance.org/gca-at-rsac2025/

Join us and @globalcyberalliance starting May 20, 2025 for #Cybersecurity for #Nonprofits, a six-week course designed to help you protect your organization’s data, team, and mission—no tech background needed.

🔒 What you’ll learn:
• How to assess and reduce cybersecurity risks
• Best practices for data, passwords, and policies
• Realistic ways to build a culture of security

Get $100 off with code 100CYBEROFF until May 1st. Register here: http://spr.ly/60492gNo7

On March 25, the Domain Trust Community convened its 13th consecutive quarterly meeting — a milestone that marked both continuity and a turning point. This session was especially significant, as members made a critical decision about the future direction of the initiative — moving forward with the technical development proposal first introduced in late 2024.

Read all about the event that brought together 55 participants from 36 organizations and 18 countries, reflecting the truly global nature of our community, and mark your calendar to join us for the next Domain Trust Community Meeting on June 3. Reach out to us to get started!

https://globalcyberalliance.org/domain-trust-dctm13/

European Cybersecurity Journal Volume 10 (2025) Issue 1, featured, “Toward Inclusive and Equitable Cybersecurity Governance,” advocating for democratizing #cybersecurity as a common good to enhance collective security and reduce sector-wide threats.

https://globalcyberalliance.org/common-good-cyber-european-cybersecurity-journal/

We've told many of users to "stay tuned" for news on our #Android app - well, here it is!

Quad9 Connect is now available on F-Droid! If you're new to #FDroid check out our blog post for more information!

https://www.quad9.net/news/blog/quad9-connect-now-on-f-droid/

#DNS #privacy #opensource #OSS #infosec

Our Director of Engagement, Capacity and Resilience Program, Gill Thomas, will take part in a workshop at the GASS event organised by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) this March 26. You can still join virtually tinyurl.com/mvyubwm4 and explore how public awareness and advanced solutions can prevent #scams

BIG news this week as we welcome Simon Forster (@f0r573r) to the Quad9 family as General Manager!

https://quad9.net/news/press/quad9-appoints-simon-forster-as-new-general-manager

#DNS #privacy #security

Protecting high-risk actors and organizations requires sustained commitment. It demands investment in #cybersecurity solutions, collaboration among stakeholders, and innovative funding models for long-term resilience. Initiatives like Common Good Cyber are a crucial step in this direction.

This week, Common Good Cyber and UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) will host “Bridging the Gap: Delivering Cybersecurity to High-Risk Actors.” This closed-door event will bring together cybersecurity experts, #nonprofit leaders, and #policymakers to discuss solutions for strengthening digital defenses for #civilsociety. The event’s discussion panels will focus on three primary topics:

* Identifying effective support for high-risk actors

* Growing the capacity of network defenders

* Strategic support for the nonprofit ecosystem

Learn more about the work in today’s post: https://globalcyberalliance.org/civil-society-cybersecurity/

We celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth and #InternationalWomensDay by interviewing Alissa Abdullah, PhD, for our ‘Global Voices’ series, where we speak with leaders, experts, and practitioners to learn more about emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in the cybersecurity landscape.⁠
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Alissa “Dr. Jay” Abdullah is the SVP & Deputy Chief Security Officer at Mastercard, and a former White House technology executive. She is a strong advocate for education to mitigate risk and close the cybersecurity talent gap. ⁠
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We spoke with her about how people can be more secure online, challenges facing small businesses, her communication style, how we work with Mastercard on the GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit for Small Business, and how we can close the gender gap in#cybersecurity. ⁠
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Read the whole interview here:

https://globalcyberalliance.org/global-voices-alissa-dr-jay-abdullah/

“Have I Been Pwned” is a featured tool in our GCA #Cybersecurity Toolkits and our training curriculum.

They added 284M email addresses and 244M passwords, making it even better to check info for a #databreach.

Read more about the developments from @troyhunt

https://www.troyhunt.com/processing-23-billion-rows-of-alien-txtbase-stealer-logs/

At last week’s UN #OEWG on ICT,
@shadowserver and
@globalcyberalliance represented
@commongoodcyber on a panel discussing “Cybersecurity for the Common Good: Strengthening Nonprofits Engagement in a Permanent UN Mechanism on ICT Security” hosted by @EU_ISS

Read more about Common Good Cyber: https://commongoodcyber.org

Our GM, John Todd, sat down with Jeremy Snyder for an episode of Modern Cyber talking all things #DNS.

https://youtu.be/cPEQXZTxwoA?si=IG97rR1KR0GoO93s

#privacy #security #saferinternet

Despite their outsized impact, nonprofits still face hurdles, such as limited recognition of their contributions and funding shortages, that hinder their ability to participate in multilateral policy forums like the UN's Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG).

📁 If you have not had a chance yet, read the statement by Kayle Giroud, Director of the #CommonGoodCyber initiative led by GCA, at the OEWG ICTs' 9th Substantive Session on Dedicated Stakeholder Segment.

https://globalcyberalliance.org/statement-gca-oewg-stakeholder-segment/

Our 2024 Impacts and Achievements Report is out!

Together, we have fortified the Internet’s backbone, demonstrated the importance of an equitable approach to #cybersecurity, and worked to ensure safer and more reliable digital experiences for all.

Read: https://globalcyberalliance.org/2024-impacts-and-achievements/