Mark McFadden

Mark McFadden

With more than 30 years of operational and policy experience with IP addressing and Internet Governance, he has extensive experience in large-scale internet- working. Previous roles include Director for Internet Governance, Infrastructure and Cybersecurity at InterConnect Communications in the United Kingdom, and Consulting Resource Manager for Addressing, Naming and Protocol Issues at the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA). Since 2012, Mark has been a member of the UK delegation to the ITU’s Study Group on Security and has been the UK lead on Cloud Computing Security. Mark is an active contributor to work in the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and ICANN, and he also is involved in the development of global internet security and addressing standards and policies. He is also a regular contributor to the work of the Regional Internet Registries, including serving as the Chair of the Address Supporting Organisation. Prior to working for IANA, Mark was the Senior Strategist for IP Addressing and Naming at BT for four years. Qualified as an ISO/IEC 27001 Architect, Mark has also taught in the Computer Science program at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee.

Research Publications

The economics of the security of consumer-grade IoT products and services

The economics of the security of consumer-grade IoT products and services

This study for the Internet Society assesses the state of security on consumer Internet of Things devices and the economic factors behind the weak security on many devices. It then draws upon these insights to offer policy recommendations for improving device security. Founded by the early pioneers of the Internet in 1992, the Internet Society is a global cause-driven organisation working for an open, globally-connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet for everyone. With members, chapters and offices around the world, the Internet Society engages in a wide spectrum of Internet issues – including policy, governance, technology and development – to address the challenges facing the Internet today and to shape its tomorrow. The authors are grateful for the research inputs contributed by the Internet Society, and for its input in reviewing the report.

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Blog Posts

Harmonising Artificial Intelligence: The role of standards in the EU AI Regulation

Harmonising Artificial Intelligence: The role of standards in the EU AI Regulation

This paper focuses on the role that the draft Regulation gives to standards for AI. Specifically, conformance with harmonised standards will create a presumption of conformity for high-risk AI applications and services – lending a level of confidence that they are in compliance with the onerous and complex requirements of the proposed regulation and creating strong incentives for industry to comply with European standards.

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