DISC'2000, 14th International Symposium on DIStributed Computing, Toledo, Spain, October 4-6, 2000.  (Papers due April 11, 2000; announcements due May 10, 2000)  [posted here January 27, 2000].
Original contributions to theory, design, analysis, implementation, or application of distributed systems and networks are solicited. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: distributed algorithms and their complexity, fault-tolerance of distributed systems, consistency conditions, concurrency control, and synchronization, multiprocessor/cluster architectures and algorithms, cryptographic and security protocols for distributed systems, distributed operating systems, distributed computing issues on the internet and the web , distributed systems management, distributed applications, such as databases, mobile agents, and electronic commerce, communication network architectures and protocols, specification, semantics, and verification of distributed systems.  A "brief announcement track" has been set up for ongoing work for which full papers are not ready yet or recent results published elsewhere are suitable for submission as brief announcements. More information on submissions can be found at the conference web page at is available at   www.disc2000.org/   

FMCS'2000  Workshop on Formal Methods and Computer Security, Chicago, Illinois, USA, July 20, 2000.  (extended abstracts are due April 14, 2000) [posted here March 13, 2000]
Computer security protocols are notoriously difficult to get right.  Surprisingly simple problems with some well known protocols have been found years after the original protocol was published and extensively analyzed. Our workshop goal is to bring together the formal methods and security communities.  Security is a current hot topic in the formal methods community, and we hope that this workshop can help focus these energies. Topics of interest include descriptive techniques (specification languages, models, logics) and analysis techniques (model checking, theorem proving, and their combination), as applied to protocols for authentication, fair exchange, electronic commerce, and electronic auctions. However, this list is not exclusive. We particularly want to hear about new approaches, new problems, new security properties, and new protocol bugs. Reports on work in progress are
welcome. The program of the workshop will include a keynote address by Doug Tygar, a
number of technical sessions (with talks of about 15-20 minutes duration), and a panel discussion.  An extended abstract (about 5-10 pages) explaining recent research results or work in progress should be mailed electronically to fmcs-2000@cs.cmu.edu, to be received by April 14, 2000. More information can be found at the conference web site at www.cs.cmu.edu/~veith/fmcs/ 

WITS'2000, Workshop on Issues in the Theory of Security, Geneva, Switzerland, July 7-8, 2000 (Submissions due April 15, 2000)  [posted here January 27, 2000]
The members of The IFIP WG 1.7 on "Theoretical Foundations of Security Analysis and Design" will hold their annual workshop as an open event to which all researchers working on the theory of computer security are invited. The W/S will be co-located with ICALP '00 (cuiwww.unige.ch/~icalp/). Its program will encourage discussions by all attendees, both during and after scheduled presentations on participants' ongoing work.  Topics of interest include:

Details on the conference and submission procedure can be found on the conference web site at www.dsi.unive.it/IFIPWG1_7/wits2000.html, or contact the program chair, Pierpaolo Degano, by email, degano@di.unipi.it, or phone, +39 050 887257, or fax, +39 050 887226.

CHES'2000, Workshop on Cryptographic Hardware and Embedded Systems, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA., August 17-18, 2000.  (Submissions due April 15, 2000)  [posted here February 4, 2000]
The focus of this workshop is on all aspects of cryptographic hardware and embedded system design.  Of special interest are contributions that describe new methods for efficient hardware implementations and high-speed software for embedded systems. The topics of interest include but are not limited to:
          * Computer architectures for public-key cryptosystems
          * Computer architectures for secret-key cryptosystems
          * Reconfigurable computing and applications in cryptography
          * Cryptographic processors and co-processors
          * Modular and Galois field arithmetic architectures
          * Tamper resistance on the chip and board level
          * Architectures for smart cards
          * Tamper resistance for smart cards
          * Efficient algorithms for embedded processors
          * Special-purpose hardware for cryptanalysis
          * Fast network encryption
          * True and pseudo random number generators
If you want to receive emails with subsequent Call for Papers and registration information, please send a brief mail to ches@ece.orst.edu.  Complete instructions for authors can be found on the workshop web page at www.ece.WPI.EDU/Research/crypt/ches.  You may also contact the Program Chairs Cetin Kaya Koc (Koc@ece.orst,  +1 541 737 4853) or  Christof Paar (christof@ece.wpi.edu, +1 508 831 5061).

4th International Workshop on Discrete Algorithms and Methods for Mobile Computing & Communications,  Boston, Massachusetts, USA, August 11, 2000. In conjunction with ACM MobiCom 2000.  (Submissions due April 25, 2000).  [posted here January 27, 2000].
The introduction of mobility raises a number of new research issues. This workshop is devoted to discrete algorithms and methods in the context of mobile and wireless computing and communications. Contributions are solicited in all areas related to mobile computing and communications where discrete algorithms and methods are utilized, including, but not limited to: 
             * distributed algorithms frequency allocation 
             * scheduling location tracking 
             * site allocation multi-hop packet radio networks 
             * wireless networks synchronization 
             * cryptography and security error correcting codes 
             * handover (handoff) telecommunications 
             * modeling optimization 
             * routing satellite communication 
Instructions for submitting a paper or a panel proposal are given on the conference web page at www.cis.udel.edu/~elloyd/dialm.d/home.htm.  Since deadlines overlap, dual submission of papers to MobiCom and DIALM is encouraged. Any paper accepted for MobiCom will automatically be removed from consideration for DIALM. 

CCS-7, 7th ACM Conference on Computer and Communication Security, November 1-4, 2000, Athens, Greece. (Abstract of papers due April 30, 2000) [posted here 11/11/99]
for submission to the 7th ACM Conference on Computer and Communication Security. Papers may present theory, technique, applications, or practical experiences on topics including:

Details on instructions for papers and panel proposals can be obtained from www.ccs2000.org (USA Mirror site: cimic.rutgers.edu/~atluri/ccs.html) or from Sushil Jajodia (jajodia@gmu.edu) 

WSPEC'00, 1st Workshop on Security and Privacy in E-Commerce, November 4, 2000, Athens, Greece. Held in conjunction with the ACM Conference on Computers and Communications Security (ACM-CCS'00)  (Paper abstracts and panel proposals due May 1, 2000; Papers and case studies due June 1, 2000) [posted here 3/20/00]
The First Workshop on Security and Privacy in E-Commerce seeks to bring together practitioners and researchers to address the real-world security and privacy concerns in e-commerce. We are seeking contributions on topics in security and privacy that will enable the e-commerce systems of tomorrow to be developed more securely and robustly without compromising individual privacy rights. The workshop will focus on group discussion and
collaboration in identifying the important problems and potential solutions in this important topic area.  We are seeking research papers, business case studies, or system designs that address security and privacy concerns.  Topics of interest include:
       *  anonymizing e-commerce/Web transactions 
       *  component-based software in e-commerce 
       *  databases access control 
       *  denial of service attacks and countermeasures 
       *  detecting anomalous database transactions 
       *  detection and recovery from Internet-based attacks 
       *  e-commerce protocols 
       *  e-commerce systems 
       *  Internet client risks 
       *  malicious software or Trojan functionality 
       *  mobile agents in e-commerce 
       *  novel attacks and countermeasures 
       *  privacy negotiation/bartering 
       *  privacy risks with cookies/tokens/identifiers 
       *  software analysis and certification. 
See www.rstcorp.com/conferences/WSPEC00/ for the official Call For Papers.

ACSAC, 16th Annual Computer Security Applications Conference, Sheraton Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, December 11-15, 2000. (Papers due: May 12, 2000; Case Studies due:  May 30, 2000) [posted here 3/14/00]
ACSAC is an internationally recognized conference for experts in information system security to exchange practical ideas about solving critical security problems. The following topic areas are of potential interest to ACSAC.

We encourage technical papers that relate to any of the above topics or other applications of computer security. Papers will be refereed prior to selection and one author will be expected to present at the conference. Format of submission is explained on our web site: www.acsac.org/sub/PaperSubmission.html. Student papers can compete for best paper prizes and student conference scholarships are also provided. Panel discussions are always an important part of the conference since they promote a lively dialogue with all attendees and the panel members. Be sure to see our discussion page at  members.boardhost.com/ACSACPanels/ If you have an idea for a panel or forum, see our web site for details: www.acsac.org/sub/panels/PanelsFora.html  Again this year we will have a track devoted to actual applications where real world problems have been solved. Vendors, systems integrators, and users can share knowledge and we will also have a display area to complement this portion of the conference. For details, see our web site: www.acsac.org/sub/casestudies.html. Tutorials are either full day (6instruction hours) or half day (3 instruction hours). For details, see our web page at www.acsac.org/sub/tutorials/tutsub.html  Got a question? See the FAQ on our web page at www.acsac.org, or email Publicity_Chair@acsac.org.

AMOC 2000, Asian International Mobile Computing Conference, Penang, Malaysia, November 1-3, 2000. (Submissions due: May 30, 2000) [posted here 11/17/99]
This conference will provide a platform for researchers and experts primarily from the Asian region to meet and discuss current issues in this field. The focus on Asia is important because there are unique regional issues not given attention in typical international conferences, where technological issues in developed nations receive centre stage. These unique issues include different infrastructural and economic requirements; the effect of a more diverse socio-economic environment on technological specifications; the wider-ranging impact of wireless communication in rural areas and the great interest in the rapid deployment of cutting edge technology due to the high progress rate of technological implementation in many Asian countries. A complete list of topics and guidelines for submissions is given on the conference web site at www.fsktm.um.edu.my/amoc/, or send email to amoc-submission@fsktm.um.edu.my.

NORDSEC'2000, Fifth Nordic Workshop on Secure IT Systems - Encouraging Co-operation, Reykjavik, Iceland, October 12-13, 2000. (Submissions due: August 1, 2000) [posted here 3/14/00]
The NORDSEC workshops were started in 1996 with the aim to bring together researchers and practitioners within IT security in the Nordic countries. These workshops have remained a forum for co-operation between the Nordic research organizations, industry and the computer societies. The emphasis of the workshop is to encourage interchange and cooperation between the research community and the industrial and software development community. The theme of the workshop is applied security, i.e., all kinds of security issues for all kinds of information technology systems. We are in particular looking for contributions that deal with technology transfer and application of research in development. Furthermore, this year's NORDSEC will look more specifically at several Special Topics that are closely related to Computer Security, but are not often discussed in the same forum: Software Engineering, Virus Protection, and Privacy Protection. Details are to be found on the conference website at www.ru.is/nordsec2000/

IHW'2001 4th International Information Hiding Workshop, Holiday Inn University Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, April 25-27, 2001 (submissions due December 7, 2000)  [posted here 2/26/00]
Many researchers are interested in hiding information or, conversely, in preventing others from doing so. As the need to protect digital intellectual property grows ever more urgent, this research is of increasing interest to both the academic and business communities. Current research themes include: copyright marking of digital objects, covert channels in computer systems, detection of hidden information, subliminal channels in cryptographic protocols, low-probability-of-intercept communications, and various kinds of anonymity services ranging from steganography through location security to digital elections. Interested parties are invited to submit papers on  research and practice which are related to these areas of interest. Further information  can be obtained at chacs.nrl.navy.mil/IHW2001 or by contacting the program chair at ihw@itd.nrl.navy.mil

AES3, Third Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Candidate Conference, New York, New York, USA, April 13-14, 2000. (Submissions due: January 15, 2000) [posted here: 9/23/99]
In the summer of 1999, NIST began Round 2 of the technical analysis of five candidate algorithms that have been selected as finalists for the AES development effort. Near the end of Round 2, the 3rd AES Candidate Conference (AES3) will focus on discussion of the technical resuts of Round 2 and views on candidates for Round 3. A complete call-for-papers is given on the conference web page at csrc.nist.gov/encryption/aes/round2/conf3/aes3conf.htm. 

MFPS, The Sixteenth Workshop on the Mathematical Foundations of Programming Semantics, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, USA, April 13-16, 2000. [posted here 11/4/99].
The MFPS conferences are devoted to those areas of mathematics, logic and computer science which are related to the semantics of programming languages. The series particularly has stressed providing a forum where both mathematicians and computer scientists can meet and exchange ideas about problems of common interest. We also encourage participation by researchers in neighboring areas, since we strive to maintain breadth in the scope of the series. The invited speakers for MFPS 16 are:
                     Samson Abramsky University of Edinburgh
                     Rance Cleaveland Stony Brook
                     Andy Gordon Microsoft Cambridge
                     Robin Milner University of Cambridge
                     Peter O'Hearn Queen Mary - Westfield
                     Dana Scott CMU
In addition to the invited talks, there will be special sessions devoted to security and model checking. Those interested in contributing a talk at the meeting should send a title and short abstract to mfps@math.tulane.edu. The available slots will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. As with other MFPS workshops, the Proceedings for MFPS 16 will consist of a special issue of the journal Theoretical Computer Science. All participants at the meeting (whether they present a talk or not) will be invited to submit a paper for the Proceedings; these submissions will be refereed to the usual TCS standards. Additional information available at www.math.tulane.edu/mfps16.html or from mfps@math.tulane.edu. 

S&P'2000,2000 IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy, Oakland CA, USA, May 14-17, 2000.  [posted here: 8/17/99].
See the full CFP above or on the Cipher Web page or at www.bell-labs.com/user/reiter/sp2000/index.html

ICCC  First International Common Criteria Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, May 23-25, 2000.  [posted here January 27, 2000].
The ICCC will bring together the signatories to the Mutual Recognition Arrangement, their national implementation scheme administrators, accredited commercial testing laboratories, producers and consumers of information technology products, acquisition authorities and information assurance professionals from government, industry and academia throughout the world. There will be four tracks at the ICCC geared towards providing you with the most up to date, accurate and complete information on the Common Criteria process. Track A will focus on general information about the Common Criteria testing programs in countries around the world. Track B will take a more technical approach suited for evaluators, certifiers or validators looking for detailed technical information on the specifics of testing under the Common Criteria. Track C will look at the latest protection profiles and the types of tools and documents available to help you use the Common Criteria more effectively. Track D will be a tutorial for those wanting to become more familiar with the Common Criteria, the Common Evaluation Methodology and the Common Criteria Toolbox. For more detailed information on the ICCC or to register for the conference, visit the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) web site: www.niap.nist.gov/iccc. For information on the vendor exhibits to be held in conjunction with the ICCC on May 23 and 24, contact Janin Hardin or Stephanie King at the Federal Business Council, (800) 878-2940 or log on to: www.fbcinc.com/specialeventspage.htm.

20th Biennial Symposium on Communications, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, May 28-31, 2000.  (Submissions Due: February 18, 2000) [posted here: 2/8/2000]. 

This symposium is intended to provide a forum for engineers and researchers in the area of communications and signal processing.  Original papers are encouraged from new areas of research on communications, as well as those traditionally associated with this conference.  A complete list of topics of interest (which includes cryptography and security) as well as submission instructions is provided on the conference web page at www.ece.queensu.ca/dept/sympcomm.html

FIRST'2000, The 12th Annual FIRST Conference on Computer Security and Incident Handling, Chicago, Illinois, USA, June 25-30, 2000.  [posted here: 10/27/99].
The Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST, www.first.org ) brings security incident response teams together including government, commercial, and academic organizations. The conference is a five day event, two days of tutorials and three days of technical sessions including refereed paper presentations, invited talks, and panel discussions. The focus of the FIRST'2000 conference is on the most recent practical advances in computer security in all its aspects. The Program Committee is soliciting original papers analyzing, among other topics, methodologies for drafting security policies, recent intrusion techniques, describing experiences in building incident response capabilities, working security architectures, pros and cons of both commercial and experimental pro-active security tools. The deadline for submissions is NOVEMBER 15, 1999. The full call for papers is at www.first.org/conference/2000. 

ACISP'2000, Fifth Australasian Conference on Information Security and Privacy, Brisbane, Australia, July 10-12, 2000. (Submissions due: February 20, 2000) [posted here 9/13/99]
Papers pertaining to all aspects of information security and privacy are solicited. Papers may present theory, techniques, applications and practical experiences on any relevant topic including: authentication and identification, database security, mobile communications security, secure operating systems, security and cryptography policy, security management, commercial applications, key management and auditing, secure electronic commerce, security architectures and models, distributed system security, evaluation and certification, cryptology, access control, network security, smart cards, risk assessment and copyright protection. Please see the conference web page at www.isrc.qut.edu.au/acisp2K for details. 

PODC'2000, Nineteenth Annual ACM SIGACT-SIGOPS Symposium on Principles of Distributed Computing, Portland, Oregon, USA, July 16-19, 2000. (Submissions due: January 14, 2000) [posted here: 8/30/99].
Research contributions on the theory, design, specification, implementation or application of distributed systems are solicited. This year PODC will be held in conjunction with a workshop on middleware (information concerning the workshop will be posted on the PODC web site once it is available). In light of this, PODC especially encourages papers addressing distributed computing issues in building and using middleware. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:  

       * distributed algorithms and their complexity,
      * specification, semantics and verification of distributed systems,
      * issues relating to the design and use of middleware platforms,
      * fault tolerance of distributed systems,
      * cryptographic and security protocols for distributed systems,
      * mobile computing,
      * distributed computing issues in the Internet, including the Web,
      * communication network protocols and architectures,
      * multiprocessor/cluster architectures and algorithms,
      * distributed operating systems and databases,
      * consistency conditions, concurrency control and synchronization,
      * distributed object-oriented computing.
Conference presentations will have two formats: "Regular presentations" of approximately 25 minutes accompanied by papers of up to 10 pages in the proceedings, and "Brief announcements" of approximately 10 minutes accompanied by one page abstracts in the proceedings. Details on the conference and submission procedure can be found on the conference web site at www.podc.org/podc2000/, or contact the program chair, Jim Anderson, by email, anderson@cs.unc.edu, or phone, 1-919-962-1757. 

RBAC'2000  Fifth ACM Workshop on Role-Based Access Control, Technical University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany, July 26-28, 2000.  (Abstracts due February 23, 2000; panel proposals due March 1, 2000; final papers due May 1, 2000)  [posted here January 27, 2000]
The ACM workshops on RBAC bring together researchers, developers, and practitioners to discuss the application of RBAC to both traditional and emerging systems and the development of new modeling paradigms for future applications. The workshop invites participation from the database, network, distributed systems, operating systems, security and application communities.  See the workshop web page at www.acm.org/sigsac/rbac2000.html for information on submitting a paper or panel proposal.