The International Conference on Network Security 2006, to be held in Reston, Virginia, April 12-14, is a highly informative and interactive event. Taking advantage of its close proximity to Washington DC, Network Security 2006 will engage both private and public experts in a dialog to addresses the subjects of security in networks, applications, and critical information infrastructure. The conference is intended to be highly interactive, raise controversial issues, and give a forum for discussion of viewpoints. It also provides an opportunity to learn about areas other than one's own specialty. Over the course of the event each area will be presented along with a short overview of the most current in practice and research, given by a specialist in that area.

The conference program will consist of tutorials, keynote speeches, technical sessions, and panel sessions for discussion of contemporary issues. An exhibit area will showcase products and services from industry leaders. The program committee is looking for both novel work as well as overviews covering key practical subjects, new technologies and user experience case studies. Position papers on controversial issues, and papers that summarize the area, are also solicited. In addition to security in networks, applications, and critical information infrastructure, the conference will include presentations on:

Intrusion detection and prevention
Denial of service
Malware
Encryption
Internet privacy
Internet anonymity
Preventive and reactive measures, BCPs
Network security protocol issues
Content security (e.g., copyrights, content authentication, DRM)
Application security (e.g., spam and web security)
Security vs. usability
Legal aspects of security (e.g., privacy, liability laws)
Security auditing
Security education

Proposals will be accepted in one of the following forms:

- A request for coverage of a topic: Send a paragraph that identifies your specific interests regarding the topic and the aspects you'd like to ensure get addressed

- Volunteer to be a speaker or panelist: Send a brief bio and abstract of your position on the proposed topic you'd like to present in a talk

- Volunteer to be the overview presenter on a topic: Send a brief bio and a summary of what you would cover

- For a paper contribution: Send an extended abstract of the paper; include with it an explanation of what form the final paper might take.

Proposals can be e-mailed to the attention of the Technical Program Committee: networksecurity2006-CFP@isocore.com

Instructions for submissions, relevant deadlines, and additional information can be found at www.networksecurity2006.com.

For any questions or comments, please send an email:
networksecurity2006-info@isocore.com