By intERLab
21 May 2025: The intERLab at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) successfully hosted a half-day workshop in collaboration with the Internet Society. This event provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of the technical and methodological foundations needed to detect and analyze internet traffic.
Key speakers included Dr. Amreesh Phokeer, Internet Measurement and Data Expert at the Internet Society, and Siti Nurliza Samsudin, a data analyst from the Sina Project, who guided participants through in-depth discussions.
The workshop attracted a diverse and engaged audience, including students and researchers from various universities across Bangkok, as well as external technologists. Adding to the impact of the event was an opening address by Professor Kanchana Kanchanasut, a pioneering figure in digital access in southeast Asia and beyond. This vibrant mix of participants fostered rich discussions and highlighted the interdisciplinary nature of network measurements, censorship analysis, and open data platforms.
Participants gained in-depth knowledge of how tools like the Open Observatory of Network Interference (OONI) and Censored Planet gather and interpret crucial data. These insights are invaluable for understanding the often-hidden mechanisms of online interference and the strategies employed to restrict digital freedoms worldwide.
A highlight for many attendees was the culminating hands-on tutorial with OONI Explorer. This practical session enabled participants to directly use OONI tools to identify blocked websites, applying the knowledge acquired to understand network-level interference. The interactive experience proved instrumental in solidifying theoretical concepts and demonstrating the practical application of censorship measurement techniques.
intERLab and the Internet Society are committed to fostering important discussions and practical learning experiences that contribute to a more secure and equitable digital future.
