Security Task Force Announcements, Cybersecurity, and Policy and Law

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is inviting comments regarding Domain Name and Addressing System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) implementation at the root zone. Comments are due on November 24, 2008. EDUCAUSE and Internet2 are planning to prepare joint comments so your input is welcome. Below are a few additional resources:

• EDUCAUSE Washington Update Blog
• NTIA Press Release
• Federal Register Notice
• DNSSEC Supporting Materials and Comments Received

Designed for college and university attorneys and administrators with responsibility for information technology, the NACUA Fall Workshop 2007 covers legal issues that arise at the intersection of computers and  internet with legal obligations relating to privacy, security, and intellectual property. The program begins with a session covering recent developments in digital copyright and trademark law, and includes separate tracks on copyright and intellectual property issues as well as contracting  and information technology law. Please join your colleagues November 7-9, 2007, in Washington, DC, for this opportunity for professional education, networking, and discussion.

This workshop is presented by NACUA in cooperation with EDUCAUSE.