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		     "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
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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