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Defending the Security and Integrity of the 'Net - is Open Source helping?

George Fong http://linux.conf.au/schedule/present... With the onslaught of mass electronic surveillence across the world and with the rise of criminal activity threatening the growtht of online business and commerce, where are the tools and defences that allow users of the ‘Net to traverse the same safely, and how is the Open Source contributing towards making the ‘Net a place of integrity and trust? In this presentation, George Fong explores the open source ecosystem and open source tools in relation to security and defence of ‘Net activity ranging from encrypting email to anonimisning access. He also assesses the effectiveness and utility of the same in relation to assisting Internet users of all walks of life in protecting themselves and their personal information. The presentation also explores the threats, both physical and political, to the integreity of the ‘Net as a trusted communications medium.