British computer scientist Peter Kirstein, an Internet Hall of Fame inductee, passed away in January 2020, commemorated for connecting the UK to the early internet in the 1970s. Kirstein’s foresight in creating network protocols and unique approaches allowed the UK to join Arpanet. Initially met with technical and bureaucratic challenges, his persistence paid off when London became the first non-US node on Arpanet in 1973. Kirstein emphasizes the importance of TCP/IP, the foundation of the modern internet, in connecting different networks. His contributions paved the way for the internet’s widespread use today. The need for internet security and addressing the challenges of the expanding Internet of Things pose new hurdles for the future.
https://theconversation.com/how-britain-got-its-first-internet-connection-by-the-late-pioneer-who-created-the-first-password-on-the-internet-45404