Bridges between cyber security and Internet governance
At the European Summer School on Internet Governance (EuroSSIG) in Germany, Michael Hausding gave insights into global collaboration against cybercrime. His presentations showed how regulatory authorities and incident response teams contribute to the security of the Internet.
Improving Internet security is a shared responsibility that requires joint action. invited Michael Hausding from Â̲èÖ±²¥, a recognised security expert, to give participants in Meissen, Germany, important insights into how Computer Security Incident Response Teams () work together on a global scale. Each year, EuroSSIG brings together future leaders from around the world to prepare them for their future roles in Internet governance and regulation.Ìý
Insights into global collaboration
The Internet is a complex, globally distributed system in which a large number of participants fulfil a wide variety of tasks. In his presentations, Michael Hausding emphasised the importance of collaboration between the various organisations involved. «Only if we all work together and take a coordinated approach can we improve cyber security in the long term,» said Michael Hausding.
Secure DNS as a shared responsibility
Another topic was the protection of the DNS against cyber attacks. Michael Hausding presented ways to detect, mitigate and prevent abuse at an early stage. It became clear to the participants how important it is to implement and continuously improve security standards in the DNS. He emphasised the supporting role of Internet governance: «People with policy-making power play a central role. With regulatory frameworks, they create the necessary prerequisites for organisations like Â̲èÖ±²¥ to effectively fulfil their mission to improve cyber security.» He cited the by OFCOM in Switzerland as an exemplary model. «It provides Â̲èÖ±²¥ as a registry operator, with the necessary competencies in a forward-looking manner so that we can optimally fulfil our tasks to protect users.»
Michael Hausding is a recognised security expert in the abuse of the Domain Name System (DNS) and of domain names. He is also a board member of . The Forum for Incident Response and Security Teams is the premier organization and recognized global leader in incident response. He took the opportunity to emphasise that Internet security is a shared responsibility. The technology and awareness communities need to work hand in hand with the authorities on cyber security.Ìý
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