URL: http://www.oss.net/oss/ [Condensed version of ad in Wash Post 10-16-95] Register Now For OSS '95: Fourth International Symposium Global Security & Global Competitiveness: Open Sources Solutions. 7-9 November 1995 in Washington DC ----- [Excerpt on workshops] Hacker Panel (will be repeated 9 Nov 95). Winn Schwartau, Chris Goggans, Eric Hughes, Emmanuel Goldstein on specific vulnerabilities of typical national communications and computing infrastructures, with specific suggestions for improving both defense and counter-intelligence against electronic terrorists and criminals. Invited commentary from DISA, NSA, FBI. ----- Spys, Scholars, Hackers, Competitive Intelligence Analysts, Law Enforcement Analysts, Private Investigators, Journalists, and Information Brokers Unique conference, acclaimed in the international media and respected in professional circles. Addresses open source intelligence (OSINT) strategy, policy, collection, production, and hands-on specifics. Of vital interest to all those who consider themselves experts or "knowledge workers". OSS '95 will feature 25 world-class speakers in plenary session, 25 interactive interest and training groups, and 75 carefully-screened international exhibits. Subject Area Themes [with TLA$ galore, gov and ex-s in biz] 7 Nov: Economic Competitiveness & Information Warfare 8 Nov: Military Operations Other Than War 9 Nov: Transnational & Domestic Law Enforcement This year's conference includes several half-day pre-conference workshops on 6 November [including "two hacker workshops"]: 1) an orientation on open source intelligence for first-time attendees, 2) the National Military Intelligence Association will conduct a workshop on "Defensive Information War Technology", and 3) the Operations Security Professionals Society will conduct sessions on open source counterintelligence and open source operations security measures. ---------- To register or exhibit: Voice: (703) 242-1700 / Facsimile: (703) 242-1711 <http://www.oss.net> or <oss@oss.net> Open Source Solutions, Inc. International Public Information Clearinghouse 11005 Langton Arms Court, Oakton, VA 22124