Examples are the ability for open communication about problems or values regarding privacy. Today the Internet is open to the masses. The ease of communication, the advent of electronic commerce, and the availability of information, makes it a playground and a library for the masses. It is also a key business tool which professionals depend upon. Political decisions of individual countries concerning key areas of computer security, e.g. restrictions in the use and export of cryptological technology, may change the way that security problems must be approached.
Legalities pertaining to diverse use of computer systems vary widely between countries.
All those responsible for any aspect of computer security management will benefit from attending this workshop. The character of the Internet is changing rapidly. Governmental and non-academic organizations have also turned their attentions to the potential of the Internet. Incident Handling must adapt to the changing user base of the Internet. In addition to the opportunity for those involved in computer security to get together and discuss all aspects of the subject, the workshop will provide the opportunity to listen to experts in the fields of computer security incident response and vulnerability analysis.