Calling All Cypherpunks: An interesting "special event" just showed up on the radar. Sorry for the noise if you've heard about it already. dave ................................ cut here ................................. "Public Policy Issues Forum on Information Security" (aka "Celebration of 20 years of Public Key Cryptography" 1976-1996) Co-Hosts: Cylink Corporation The Churchill Club Date & Place: Monday, April 29 (6-10 PM) Marriott Hotel, Burlingame (spittin' distance from SF Airport) Dinner: $20 for club members $35 for non-members Menu includes [mad cow] steak dinner and wine Cash bar Speakers include: - James Freeman FBI Special Agent in Charge of the San Francisco Region; on the $100 billion annual loss to U.S. business from industrial espionage. - David Morris Vice President of Cylink; on advanced security systems needed today beyond firewalls which are only partial solutions; five requirements a truly secure information protection system must have. - Senator(s) Larry Pressler (and Bob Dole?*) on new legislation (The Encryption Communications Privacy Act of 1996) to loosen restrictions on strong crypto in the U.S.; need to allow U.S. firms to export long-key-length crypto. [yes, Virginia, _that_ Senator Pressler, the one who made the Bottom Ten list] - Senator Conrad Burns (R/Montana) on his proposed bill (Promotion of Commerce On-Line in the Digital Era) which could include preventing government from becoming an escrow registry bureau. [of CFP96 cowboy-hat voicelink fame] - Congressman Robert Goodlatte on his "Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act" (SAFE) legislation. - Paul Raines Project Manager with the U.S. Postal Service; previewing the USPS Electronic Postmarking System (1st nationwide use of PKC in a consumer-based public service, includes a certificate authority registry). - Whitfield Diffie - Martin Hellman - Ralph Merkle the three inventors/original patent-holders in the field of Public Key Cryptography on a panel discussing the future of cryptography, 3DES and "other issues." __________ If you're planning on being hungry on 29 April, get more info or RSVP and reserve a seat by calling: The Churchill Club 2323 South Bascom Ave Campbell CA 95008 408.371.4460 voice - ask for Lisa (try pressing #0 at the menu) 408-371-4180 fax There's a suggestion that you _could_ pay by sending your credit card info over the net (ironically, I see no public key being provided, but that's AOL for you...). For the foolhardy, the address is: <chrchllclb@aol.com> Alternatively, you can send it to <kmitnick@ax.netcom.com> or <donations@lsd.com> ;) __________ Notes: * Sen. Dole hasn't confirmed yet, but he's co-sponsor of the Encryption Communications Privacy Act, so if there are no high-visibility Senate votes or major campaign babies to kiss on-camera, chances are he'll paint a target on his back and kick it with us. The speakers alledgely include representatives from all three Congressional legislation groups. Expect the Press to attend. Other confirmations are still coming in from additional participants. For the price of a Van Halen ticket, this should be worth a giggle or two.