"Internet Cryptography" Special Session at NISSC

[Rick Smith <rick_smith () securecomputing com>]

This is to announce a special session at the National Information Systems
Security Conference (NISSC) next month in Crystal City, VA. I'm sending
this e-mail because the session is not listed in the preliminary program.

Title: Internet Cryptography

Presented by Richard E. Smith, Secure Computing Corporation

Tuesday October 6, 1:30 to 5:00 pm
NISSC Track H

Abstract:

Modern cryptographic techniques are the only practical tools for protecting
Internet messages from forgery or theft. Based on the recent book,
"Internet Cryptography," this special double session will take a
goal-oriented, nonmathematical look at choosing and using cryptographic
products to protect network traffic. Today's Internet security products can
establish Virtual Private Networks, points of sale on the World Wide Web,
and tamper-resistant electronic mail. However, the wrong choice could
complicate day to day operations and increase security risks. It is not
difficult to choose the right techniques and products when they reflect
real operational needs as well as security objectives. Participants will
learn how to evaluate products and techniques against their real needs and
to assess the practical risks of practical solutions.

Unfortunately, the scheduling poses a problem for people interested in
practical, user oriented cryptography, because there are several relevant
talks scheduled at the same time as this session. I like to run fairly
informal sessions, so I expect people will pop in and out, particularly
between Parts 1 and 2. Just be quiet if you have to move while I'm talking,
OK?

URL for the NISSC:

    http://csrc.nist.gov/nissc/

URL for the NISSC Tuesday afternoon schedule:

    http://csrc.nist.gov/nissc/program/tue/tue1330.htm

URL for "Internet Cryptography" including the session slides:

  http://www.visi.com/crypto/
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