17 September 1998
From: wecs98@cs.nps.navy.mil (Cythia Irvine Res Acct) Date: Wed, 16 Sep 98 20:37:57 PDT To: jya@pipeline.com Subject: Workshop on Education in Computer Security '99 CALL FOR PARTICIPATION WORKSHOP ON EDUCATION IN COMPUTER SECURITY 4-6 January 1999 Asilomar Conference Center Pacific Grove, California USA URL: http://cisr.nps.navy.mil/events/wecs/wecs99_announce.html SPONSORED BY: Naval Postgraduate School Center for INFOSEC Studies and Research (NPS CISR) other sponsors pending HOSTED BY:Naval Postgraduate School Chair: Cynthia Irvine, NPS CISR Treasurer: Daniel Warren, NPS CISR PROGRAM COMMITTEE: Shiu-Kai Chin, Syracuse University Enrique Daltabuit, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico Jim Davis, Iowa State University Daniel Faigin, Aerospace Corporation Deborah Frincke, University of Idaho Willis Marti, Texas A&M University J. Bret Michael, NPS CISR The Workshop on Education in Computer Security is intended to bring together those interested in developing and enhancing instruction in computer security within undergraduate and graduate computer science programs. The Workshop's objectives are to provide a forum for discussion of ideas and techniques in computer security education. To date, two successful workshops have been held. In the 1997 workshop a successful discussion of requirements for security education took place. The 1998 workshop addressed implementation aspects of computer security education, in particular the use of laboratory exercises to convey important concepts. The 1999 Workshop will continue the exploration of practical aspects of computer security education. There will be two themes for the 1999 workshop: o the use of analogies to describe difficult concepts in computer security o teaching use of commercial-off-the-shelf technologies to achieve security solutions and the challenge of using commercially available products to achieve assurance objectives It is expected that the outcome of the workshop will be a set of materials that will permit participants and others to enhance the teaching of security. As part of the workshop a tutorial is planned. It will be at least one half day and will be on a topic which will increase our expertise in some important area. INSTRUCTIONS TO PROSPECTIVE PARTICIPANTS All participants must submit one (or both) of the following: o A description of an analogy found useful in conveying security concepts in the classroom o A description of how COTS can be used effectively for trustworthy security architectures. You may need to define trustworthy and assurance. In addition, all participants should: o Make conference center reservations o Complete the workshop registration form Educators from undergraduate and graduate programs wishing to participate in the workshop are requested to submit a laboratory exercise or project description used to provide instruction on a topic in Computer or Network Security. Descriptions should be submitted on or before 30 November 1998. All submissions will be organized in a collection which will be prepared for distribution to participants at the meeting. Submissions should be sent to: Prof. Cynthia E. Irvine Computer Science Department, Code CS/Ic Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, CA 93943-5118 USA Voice: +1 408 656 2461 Fax: +1 408 656 2814 irvine@cs.nps.navy.mil Hard copy and e-mail submissions are acceptable. E-mail submissions should be in gziped postscript, PDF or Microsoft Word documents. The page size should be for U.S. pages (8.5 x 11 inches). The body of the submission should be in 10 point type. Submissions should be no more than 6 pages in length. In all cases, please include complete contact information for all authors. In case of co-authored submissions, please make clear the number of authors planning to attend. A subset of the submissions will be selected for presentation and discussion at the workshop. Ample time will be reserved for working groups. The total number of participants will be limited to 50. SCHEDULE Now to October 1: o Complete on-line registration form at http://cisr.nps.navy.mil/events/wecs/wecs99_register.html YOU MUST COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM FIRST AND WE WILL FORWARD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST MAINTAINED BY ASILOMAR o Give us time to forward your name to Asilomar (they don't have e-mail). o Register at Asilomar by calling (831) 372 8016. Ask for "Naval Postgraduate School Education Workshop" or just refer to it by number: 100808 November 30, 1998: Submissions due January 3, 1999: Arrive for workshop COST/LOGISTICS/ARRANGEMENTS WECS 99 has arranged for the use of the Asilomar Conference Center for the workshop. Asilomar is a retreat and it is best to come prepared with wireless access to the Internet. The registration cost is comprehensive. In addition to workshop expenses your registration will include lodging and meals at Asilomar. Lodging covers the nights of January 3, 4, and 5, 1999. Covered meals are Sunday dinner through lunch on Wednesday. The total registration fee is $338.85 in U.S. dollars and will be charged to your account prior to the start of the workshop. Asilomar is very close to the ocean. Semi-casual attire is recommended. Participants are advised to bring at least one warm sweater and/or jacket, water-repellant outer wear and a pair of shoes suitable for walking on the beach. Direct questions to irvine@cs.nps.navy.mil