As great as the internet is (porn and Youtube), it isn’t without its problems. As the world becomes more connected, security continues to hassle the wonderfully open nature of the world wide web. Experts are always working hard to beef up security of the internet, but it always seems the criminals are a step ahead.

So, if we’re always behind on security, what could be a potential solution to the problem? According to Stanford researchers, an ‘internet reboot’ could be the answer. In fact they are working on what is called, The Stanford Clean Slate project.

Nick McKeown, a Stanford engineer talks about the initiative behind the project, “Unless we’re willing to rethink today’s Internet… we’re just waiting for a series of public catastrophes”

According to the researchers, the idea of internet security continues to worsen instead of getting better. More types of malware are thrown onto the internet everyday. And it’s a struggle just to keep head above water.

With a complete restart, the internet could be made safe again. Of course, it’s easier said than done, and many questions have to be answered when going forward with such a project.

First, with a new internet, how could security be more improved than what it is now? Would anonymity take a back seat to safety? How would content adapt to new coding, or could sites just instantly show up on the new internet?

Stanford hopes to answer these questions and more as they continue their well funded project. By the end of the summer, the new system will be available across eight campuses worldwide. Here’s hoping it turns out well, and hopefully ‘Internet 2.0′ will be our savior.

[via: NYTimes]

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