Multistakeholder initiative, FIST, launched to make the internet more open, accessible and safe
FIST or Framework for Integrity, Security and Trust. The initiative is a collaboration between industry and nonprofits like InMobi, CyberPeace, USI, and NIHIT.
According to a statement, FIST was launched at the recently held Global CyberPeace Summit to make the internet more open, accessible, transparent, safe, and secure.
Their unified vision and aim is to enable changes in the digital realm, ensuring that cyberspace evolves in a way that's inclusive and resilient from cyber-attacks and cyber harms.
During the inauguration and launch of the initiative, Subi Chaturvedi, Global SVP, Chief Corporate Affairs, and Public Policy Officer, InMobi, said that FIST was a representation of strength in unity and a coming together of the global south as the new leader of innovation, standards, and global policies to keep the internet safe, open and interoperable. “It's a movement to ensure that everybody, everywhere can benefit from innovation in an environment that is safe, secure, and has trust built in by design.
With a forward-looking global alliance, everyone is welcome,” Chaturvedi said in a statement.
CyberPeace, in collaboration with the C20, G20 India, and the United Service Institution of India as the Knowledge Partner, and with CP-USI CoE rolled out the inaugural CyberPeace Summit. The Delhi Declaration and CyberPeace Protocol were unveiled during the Summit by the former NCSC Rajesh Pant.
“Technology will involve everything, which is being discussed as part of zero trust architecture.
