A Platform for Internet Integration at the Service of Latin America and the Caribbean

Now that the LACNIC meeting has ended, those of us who participated feel that it was a complete success. But, why do we say this? What objective indicators can we show? To understand our feelings of success, let's review the main results and highlights of LACNIC XVI / LACNOG 2011.
Florencio Utreras Receives the 2011 Outstanding Achievement Award
Florencio Utreras, the Chilean scientist, received the 2011 Outstanding Achievement Award for his constant contribution to the development of the Information Society in Latin America and the Caribbean and his tireless work in benefit of the Internet community.
Towards a Safer Internet
The First Regional Latin American and Caribbean Meeting of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) took place during the recent LACNIC XVI event with the participation of 12 different security teams from 6 different countries from around the region.
Urgent Actions Required to Curb Cybercrime in Latin America and the Caribbean
The first study on cybercrime in Latin America and the Caribbean recommends implementing immediate actions to curb malicious activities over the Internet. According to the conclusions of the first Overview of Cybercrime in Latin America, a study pre...
LACNIC Membership Doubles
This month, the Latin American and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry exceeded 2,000-members, thus effectively doubling its membership over the past two years.
LACNIC Board of Directors Election
In order to fill the vacancies that will be created on 31 December, LACNIC is currently in the process of renewing two positions on its Board of Directors. Each new director will serve a three-year term.
FRIDA 2011 Awards: A Commitment to Development
The Regional Fund for Digital Innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean (FRIDA) presented awards to five outstanding initiatives that have contributed to the use of the Internet as a catalyst for change in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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