Update, 12/19/95 "The Security Series" Presented by two prominent associations, UniForum and Software Forum The security series is an informative series of full and half-day seminars designed for those who are new to computer security or just want to learn more about security. This unique series provides a forum for attendees to share experiences and learn more about security from a panel of experts. January 11 2:00pm-6:00pm "Encryption: Is this the key to data security?" Session Chair: Dr. Bob Baldwin, RSA Cryptography is an essential ingredient in the world of computer security. This session will address the range of different applications that are made possible by cryptography. After a brief introduction, a stellar host of panelists will share their expertise and explain how they use this remarkable technology. This will be a great opportunity to ask the experts about what is possible now and what we can expect in the future. Panelists: Topics: Tahar El Gamal, Chief Scientist, Netscape Electronic Commerce Chini Krishna, Terisa Systems Electronic Commerce Whit Diffie, Sun Microsystems Social Implications of Encryption Technology Web Augustine,VP, Verisign Digital Certificates & Identities John Gilmore, Electronic Frontier Foundation Export Controls ------------------------------------------------------------- January 25 9:00am-4:30pm "Firewalls, the Internet and the Web: How vulnerable are we when we communicate electronically?" Session Chair: Angela Hey, Input Research (Participating Panelists to be announced) According to a recent INPUT market study, the worldwide firewalls market is projected to grow to $16 billion by the year 2000, with nearly $11 billion coming from services to support software and hardward products. Corporations are using firewalls to protect themselves from outside intruders and also to protect sensitive corporate data. Industry experts will discuss trends and issues surrounding firewalls and Internet security. This one-day session will provide answers to the following questions: * How are firewalls being implemented? * What is the impact of firewalls on applications? * What are the pros and cons of tunneling through a firewall? * How do you protect virtual LANs? * Is security a real barrier to eelctronic commerce over the Internet? * How is web site security changing? * Who runs secure transactions across the Internet? * What can we expect from Internet and Web vendors in the future? REGISTRATION INFORMATION: For more information and to reserve your space, call Karen @ UniForum, 1-800-255-5620 (or, 1-408-986-8840), ext. 30 (or, e-mail to karen@uniforum.org). These sessions will be held at the Westin Hotel, 5101 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA. Costs for sessions as follows: Half-day series (Jan 11) Full-day series (Jan 25) Members $ 99.00 Members $175.00 Non-members $175.00 Non-members $275.00 General Membership (Annual): UniForum $125.00 Software Forum $130.00