Internet Security Research Group

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Internet Security Research Group
FoundedMay 24, 2013
FoundersJosh Aas, Eric Rescorla
Type501(c)(3) non-profit organization
46-3344200
Registration no.C3569614
Legal statusActive
FocusInternet Security
Location
Area served
Global
Websiteabetterinternet.org

The Internet Security Research Group (ISRG) is a public-benefit non-profit corporation based in California which focuses on Internet security.[2] The group is known for hosting and running the Let's Encrypt service, which aims to make Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificates available for free in an automated fashion.[3] Josh Aas serves as the group's executive director.[4]

Projects

ISRG has three project areas:

Board members

The Internet Security Research Group has 10 board members as of June 2024.[7]

References

  1. ^ "About Internet Security Research Group". Internet Security Research Group. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  2. ^ "Let's Encrypt: Delivering SSL/TLS Everywhere | Let's Encrypt". letsencrypt.org. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  3. ^ "EFF, Mozilla back new certificate authority that will offer free SSL certificates". www.arnnet.com.au. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  4. ^ Shankland, Stephen. "Privacy push means free encryption for websites". CNET. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  5. ^ Salter, Jim (2021-06-21). "The ISRG wants to make the Linux kernel memory-safe with Rust". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  6. ^ Alden, Daroc (August 2, 2024). "Divvi Up: privacy-respecting telemetry aggregation". LWN.net. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  7. ^ "About Internet Security Research Group". Internet Security Research Group. Retrieved 2024-06-25.