The EDUCAUSE/Internet2 Computer and Network Security Task Force is pleased to announce publication of a new white paper entitled "IT Security for Higher Education: A Legal Perspective." The paper is available as a PDF document through the EDUCAUSE Information Resources Library at: http://www.educause.edu/asp/doclib/abstract.asp?ID=csd2746

Commissioned by the Security Task Force and authored by attorneys from the Washington, D.C., law firm of Dow, Lohnes, and Albertson, PLLC, the paper was funded through a grant from the National Science Foundation.

This legal issues paper will be discussed at a virtual seminar co-sponsored by the Security Task Force and the National Association of College and University Attorneys. The event, "Cyber-Insecurity: Legal and Policy Issues for Colleges and Universities," will be held April 10, 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. (EST). To learn more about this seminar, including schedule, fee, and registration details, visit: http://www.nacua.org/meetings/

For information about cybersecurity issues for higher education and the activities of the Security Task Force, see: http://www.educause.edu/security/

Contact:

Peter DeBlois

+1 (303) 544-5665

security-task-force@educause.edu

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