Authentication and Online Trust Summit 2008
The mission of the Authentication and Online Trust Alliance (AOTA) is to enhance online trust, online confidence, as well as online protection of businesses and consumers. In September the AOTA officially became a not for profit organization.
AOTA will hold its 4th annual Authentication and Online Trust Summit June 4—5, 2008 at The Westin Seattle in Seattle, Washington. This two-day intensive program for industry, business and policy makers will focus on best practices to improve and protect the Internet and online communications from the onslaught of malicious threats, while bolstering user and business trust and confidence.
Tentative Program / Topics
- Internet safety and security trends—Myths and realities.
- Online advertising—Keeping consumers and your business safe from online exploits.
- Data security, governance and breaches—Best practices and a CEO's nightmare!
- Email authentication: Counter measure to email forgery—Update on SIDF and DKIM.
- Cookies, ad tracking and spyware—The continuum.
- Online profiling—Who benefits?
- Private right of action—Is it effective against online criminals?
- Phreaking, Phishing & Pharming—What is next?
- Redefining privacy to intrusions.
- The underground economy.
- Update on trusted downloads and enhanced validation certificates.
- Industry Scorecard—Best practices for ISPs and email providers.
- Enhancing your online reputation—Improving shopping cart results!
- Protecting your employees from online threats and social engineering exploits.
- The future of email as a trusted communication medium.
- Domain defense strategies protecting your brand and taking down deceptive websites.
Summit 08 builds upon the success of the past three Summits, with several enhancements including expanding the event to two-full days. The event is designed for marketing, IT, privacy or security professionals and has multiple tracks designed for the technical security/IT professional and the brand and interactive marketer. SJ/TMP
Source: Authentication and Online Trust Alliance