Kieren McCarthy

Kieren McCarthy is a British journalist, author, and policymaker specializing in internet governance and technology. He has contributed to various publications, including The Guardian, New Scientist, The Independent, and The Daily Mail.

Career Highlights:

Communications Director at the DNS Research Federation: Currently leading communications for the DNS Research Federation, which focuses on advancing research and understanding of the Domain Name System (DNS).
Executive Director of IFFOR: Led the International Foundation for Online Responsibility, developing content policies for internet registries and creating educational courses on online content.
General Manager for Public Participation at ICANN: From 2007 to 2009, managed public engagement for the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.
CEO of .Nxt, Inc.: Provided information and analysis on internet policy and governance issues.
Non-Executive Director at Nominet: Served on the board of the .uk domain registry operator.

What is the Global Signal Exchange?

The Global Signal Exchange (GSE) is an initiative launched in October 2024 through a collaboration between Google, the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), and the DNS Research Federation (DNSRF). This platform aims to serve as a centralised clearinghouse for data on online scams and fraudulent activities, enhancing the sharing of abuse signals to facilitate faster identification and disruption of such threats across various sectors and services.

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