From:	 Stan Reichardt <stan@sluug.org>
To:	 
Subject: St. Louis Linux Users Group - 18 Oct 2001
Date:	 Mon, 10 Sep 2001 22:57:28 -0500

      Event Title: St. Louis LUG

Brief Event Description: Regular monthly LUG Meeting

       Start Date: 18 Oct 2001
         End Date: 18 Oct 2001

Event Description: Cryptography - The Art and Science
by Glenn Gebhart

The St. Louis Linux Users Group (LUG) meeting for October
will be on Thursday, the 18th.

Abstract:
You want to know about cryptography because it's sexy. Being
able to discuss technical minutiae about cryptographic algorithms will
help you win friends and influence people.

Ok, probably not, but the inescapable fact is that every time you log 
in to a system, use a secure web site, or sign an email, you are relying  
on several decades worth of cryptographic research. This talk will reveal
the behind-the-scenes technology which makes these things possible, 
allowing you to make a more informed decision about which systems you are
willing to trust.

Proceeding with a chronological bent, this talk will cover the history of
cryptology and the driving factors behind the development of modern 
"strong" crypto, followed by a discussion of modern cryptographic theory.
Additional topics will include algorithms and cryptographic software,  
current issues of note to the cryptographic community, and speculation as
to the future direction of cryptography. [Spoiler: The good guys win.]

Bio:
Glenn Gebhart received a BS in Computer Engineering from Harvey Mudd
College in 2000. He went on to found Shiny Boxes, Inc., a network hardware
firm specializing in transparent Internet appliances which has since gone
the way of the dodo bird. Glenn is currently acting as a "freelance
computer consultant", and hopes some day to get a real life.

Meetings of the St. Louis Linux User Group (LUG) are held from
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM every THIRD THURSDAY of each month.  Meetings
are free and open to everyone.
      
      Event URL: www.stllinux.org/
     Event Type: LUG Meeting

 Building/Venue: Indian Trails Branch Library, 8400 Delport Dr.(at Midland)
           City: Venita Park
 State/Province: Missouri
            Zip: 63114-5904
        Country: US

    Sponsor Org: St. Louis Unix Users Group
Sponsor Org URL: www.sluug.org

   Contact Name: Craig Bucheck
  Contact email: craig@buchek.com
  Contact phone: 314-426-5780
    Contact FAX: None