With cyber threats increasing in both volume and sophistication, the time for collaborative action is now. Abusix and CleanDNS are excited to announce the Secure Internet Pledge. This is a voluntary promise for Internet Service Providers (ISPs), hosting providers, cloud service providers, and domain registries and registrars. They will take important steps to make the online world safer and more transparent.
What Is the Secure Internet Pledge?
The Secure Internet Pledge is a plan based on six main goals. These goals focus on accountability, transparency, and teamwork in the ISP, hosting, and domain name industries. It provides organizations with actionable guidelines to enhance internet security, protect users, and foster trust through best practices in abuse management.
Key Objectives of the Pledge:
- Boosted Internet Security: Strengthen cyber defenses through collaboration, data sharing, and robust security practices.
- Increased Accountability and Transparency: Demonstrate trustworthiness with clear reporting on abuse management efforts.
- Enhanced Customer and User Protection: Actively safeguard users by addressing cyber threats and supporting their security needs.
- Support for Abuse Management Teams: Equip teams with the resources and training necessary to tackle online abuse effectively.
By committing to these principles, organizations can demonstrate leadership in the fight for a safer internet while contributing to a collaborative industry effort.
Who Can Join?
The Pledge is designed for key stakeholders in the internet ecosystem, including:
- ISPs
- Hosting Providers
- Cloud Service Providers
- Network and Mobile Operators
- Content Delivery Network (CDN) Services
- Domain Registries and Registrars
The Pledge is voluntary and not legally binding. However, it shows a commitment to make progress within a year of signing. Organizations are encouraged to document their advancements or share realistic roadmaps for achieving the outlined goals.
Why Should You Sign the Secure Internet Pledge?
Taking the Secure Internet Pledge positions your organization as a proactive leader in cybersecurity and abuse management. Here’s what you gain by joining:
- Boosted Internet Security: Strengthen cybersecurity through industry collaboration, data sharing, and best practices, protecting infrastructure from cyber threats.
- Increased Accountability and Transparency: Promote trust with transparent reporting on abuse management efforts, holding companies accountable for online safety.
- Enhanced Customer and User Protection: Proactively inform and support customers and users on security issues, fostering a safer online environment.
- Support for Abuse Management Teams: Provide crucial support and training for teams handling online abuse, ensuring effective and sustainable abuse management.
Built on Collaboration and Best Practices
The Secure Internet Pledge builds upon existing guidelines from respected organizations such as ICANN, MAAWG, ENISA, and CISA. It's not just about setting goals. It's about creating a culture of active security measures, sharing information, and ongoing improvement.
Abusix and CleanDNS created this initiative to support global security efforts and tackle the specific challenges faced by ISPs, hosting providers, and domain registries and registrars. By signing the Pledge, your organization can join a movement that focuses on user safety and accountability online.
How to Get Involved
Joining the Secure Internet Pledge is simple:
- Visit SecureInternet.org.
- Review the Pledge to understand its goals and commitments.
- Sign the Pledge by filling out a quick form and confirming your organization’s dedication to internet security.
Once signed, your organization will be listed among a growing network of like-minded entities committed to a safer online ecosystem.
Together, We Can Secure the Internet
The Secure Internet Pledge is more than a statement—it’s a call to action. By uniting industry leaders, we can build a digital future that prioritizes transparency, accountability, and collaboration. Take the first step today and join the movement that’s shaping a more secure, trustworthy internet for everyone.
Let’s secure the internet, one pledge at a time.
