GFCE Triple-I Bangalore meeting

On Monday 30 September 2024, hosted by the India School for Internet Governance and the Indian Institute for Management Bangalore, MEITY Joint Secretary Sushil Pal opened the 5th GFCE Triple-I workshop in India.

The GFCE Triple-I initiative facilitates awareness raising and capacity building events in different regions of the world in order to enhance justified trust in the use of Internet and/or email in those regions (specific priorities to be determined by stakeholders in the region).

This specific workshop covered various aspects of internet security, including routing security, DNS security, and email security. It highlighted the need to maintain and enhance trust in the internet as new technologies like quantum computing and AI emerge. Speakers discussed the importance of proactive measures to address potential threats, such as implementing RPKI, DNSSEC, and DMARC, as well as the role of communities like MANRS and KINDNS in promoting best practices. The discussion also touched on the challenges of funding and sustaining community-driven initiatives, as well as the need for a collaborative, multi-stakeholder approach involving governments, industry, and civil society. In addition there was a panel focused on the impact and opportunities of emerging technologies such as quantum computing and AI. The day concluded with discussions around a proposed “Trusted India Internet Initiative” (T3i) project, which aims to provide a platform for testing and monitoring the security of websites and online services in India, as well as raising awareness and building capacity throughout India’s regions.