IT Security Bulletin - Feb 2005

SECURECon 2005
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SECURECon aims to provide a forum for high quality presentations,
workshops and seminars about Information Technology Security for
the University IT Community and the general public.

Topics cover a wide spectrum of IT Security related issues, examples
include:
- Security enhancements in Windows XP SP2
- Information Technology Security - The Human Factor
- Urban Hacking, Hacktavism & Culture Jamming

A session on "Security Auditing & Hackathon" has also been organised.
SECURECon 2005 will run on 10-11 Feb 2005. View the full agenda
and register at:
http://securecon.unimelb.edu.au/

Microsoft Security Summit 2005
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This event has been organised for 22 Feb 2005. Three tracks will
run concurrently through the day:
- Processes and Technology for a Secure Infrastructure
- Operational Efficiency and Productivity
- Team Development and Productivity

More information and registration are available at:
http://www.microsoft.com/australia/security/summit/

NEWS ON SPAM
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Law barring spam allows a flood instead
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Spam is reported to reach 80% of all emails being sent. The IT industry
and law makers are facing difficulties in managing the situation.
http://news.com.com/Law+barring+spam+allows+a+flood+instead/2100-7348_3-5558528.html?tag=cd.hed

Spammers 'tricking ISPs' into sending junk mail
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The lack of security measures in email makes measures to contain the
spam situation difficult to implement.
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/0,2000061744,39179727,00.htm