Links - Professional Responsibility

ACM The Association for Computing Machinery is the world's oldest and largest educational and scientific computing society. Since 1947, ACM has provided a vital forum for the exchange of information, ideas, and discoveries. Today, ACM serves a membership of more than 80,000 computing professionals in more than 100 countries in all areas of industry, academia, and government.
American Bar Association Home Page Vast information about publications, Lawmart, Continuing Education, their Journal and Lawlinks.
APCC Home The Association of Professional Computer Consultants (APCC) was established to promote the profession of Computer Consulting and increase its recognition in the business and public communities.
Association of Information Technology Professionals AITP is a professional association comprised of career-minded individuals who seek to expand their potential -- employers, employees, managers, programmers, and many others. The organization seeks to provide avenues for all their members to be teachers as well as students and to make contacts with other members in the IS field, all in an effort to become more marketable in rapidly changing, technological careers. To learn more about the AITP, browse through some of the information on this site.
Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions Located at the Illinois Institute of Technology since 1976, for the purpose of promoting education and scholarship relating to the professions. This site provides links to publications, a library, ethics, projects and events.
Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility The goal of CCSR, located at De Montfort University, is to address the social and ethical impacts of information and communication technologies through research, consultancy and education.
COAST Located at Purdue University, the Computer Operations Audit and Security Technology project conducts research and education on general and practical tools and techniques for improving computer and network security, ever-increasing issues to businesses in the US. The site includes a calendar of events, news and newsletters; projects and tools; papers and reports, as well as helpful COAST archives.
COAST Hotlist: Computer Security, Law and Privacy A very extensive list of: Organizations & Agencies; Education in Computer Security; Events and Calls for Papers; Publications; Security Archives, Servers & Indices; Cryptography; Computer Viruses; Privacy Issues; Computing Ethics; Network Security; NT Security; Intrusion Detection; Commercial Sites; Law; Physical Security and other Miscellaneous security, law and privacy sites.
Codes of Ethics On-Line; Data Processing Management Association From the Illinois Institute of Technology, Codes of Ethics On-line Project, Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions. This is the DPMA’s Code of Ethics. Also included is an index of various Codes of Ethics.
Collaborations in Internet Security In recognition of the need for heightened security awareness and security capabilities on the Internet, the Federal Networking Council's (FNC) Privacy & Security Working Group (PSWG) has been awarded a National Performance Review (NPR) Innovation Fund grant to compare and validate agency approaches to security, and to test the strength of these technologies beyond closed agency networking environments toward both a more global inter-agency and agency/commercial sector environment. Organizations interested in participating in this collaborative effort should contact the CIS coordinator.
Computers, Freedom and Privacy Video Library Since 1991, a comprehensive video library for understanding the growth of business, ethics and society on the global internet. Subjects include: privacy, access to government information, computing ethics, info-wars, propertization, electronic democracy, DNA and genetics, cryptography and encryption, civil liberties, censorship, law enforcement, hackers, computer crime, constitutional law, Caller ID, surveillance, wiretapping, workplace issues, medical descrimination, comedy performance piece by Bruce Sterling. In use by educators, universities, law schools, libraries, corporations and government agencies as video course material for education and training.
Commonwealth Films For almost two decades, Commonwealth Films' award-winning, dramatized productions have been essential training tools for tens of thousands of companies, institutions and government agencies. With over 26,000 customers internationally, including 496 of the Fortune 500 and nine of the top ten law firms.
Computers & Society Computers and Society, a publication of the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) is in its 28th year of publication, offering articles on social implications of computerization, including computer ethics, privacy, organizational issues, intellectual and other property, equity, gender, health and safety, environment, professional certification, education, research, and similar topics. They regularly include book reviews, bibliographies, conference reports, and announcements of coming events.
Cryptography Policy: The Guidelines and the Issues This site is provided by the OECD (the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), created when US and Canada joined with other European countries in 1961 to promote policies designed to achieve the highest sustainable economic growth and employment in each member country, contribute to sound economic expansion in the countries and contribute to the expansion of world trade. These pages discuss cryptography, the discipline embodying the principles and means by which data is transformed to hide its information content. It includes guidelines for cryptography policy, a report on the background of cryptography, and issues of cryptography policies.
CSTC/LLNL Web Site From the Laurence Livermore National Laboratory, the Computer Security Technology Center provides solutions to US Government agencies with regards to security challenges in information technology. The CSTC is composed of security-cleared information security professionals with backgrounds in computer science, information systems, and engineering specializing in awareness, training, and education; Electronic Commerce security; electronic security assessment; firewall and web security; incident response; Internet and Intranet security; intrusion detection; malicious code detection and eradication; network security; policies and procedures; risk management; and system and software engineering.
Digital Signature Initiative Overview This is W3C's homepage for digital signatures. Here you will find pointers to their recommendation for digital signatures, code which implements the specification and other digital signature and security resources. The W3C Digital Signature Working Group ("DSig") developed a standard format for making digitally-signed, machine-readable assertions about a particular information resource. More generally, it is the goal of the DSig project to provide a mechanism to make the statement: signer believes statement about information resource. The site includes background resources for Dsig with live Dsig sample implementation.
Ethics Center for Engineering & Science Sponsored by the Case Western Reserve University, this site provides information about Research Ethics; Engineering Ethics; Moral leaders; Problem Solving; Ethics in a Corporate Setting; Ethical Codes and Guidelines; Diversity; Essays and Instructional Resources; there is also an ethics and engineering organizational acronym list.
Ethics Resources on The Net Provided by the Institute for Business & Professional Ethics (IBPE) at DePaul University, this site provides an extensive links compendium of topics such as Ethics, Business and Public Policy; Ethics and Human Rights; ...and Law;...and Philosophy; ...and Gender; ...and Government; ...and the Environment; ...and Education; Medical Ethics or Ethics in Science; Ethics and Technology/Computer Ethics; Ethics Pedagogical Resources (teaching/training); Newsgroups; and Newspaper coverage. Clicking back to the Home site will provide you with even more links to professional resources, an online Journal of Ethics, and their Newsletter.
Gateway to Internet Security The Gateway to Information Security site contains important links to 23 associations involved in Information Security.
IBPE Helpful links to articles and on-line resources for computer ethics, this site is sponsored by the Institute for Business and Professional Ethics, established in 1985 by a joint effort of the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Commerce at DEPaul University. The Institute is one of the first ethics-related resources to pioneer a hypertext linked ethics network throughout the Internet. The mission of the IBPE is to encourage ethical deliberation in decision-makers by stirring the moral conscience and imagination. The IBPE provides a forum for exploring and furthering ethical practices in organizations, as well as ethics-related programming and quality resources such as conferences, lecture series, on-site training, discussion, and written and electronic publications.
ICCA - Independent Computer Consultants Association The Independent Computer Consultants Association is a national not-for-profit organization based in St.Louis that provides professional development opportunities and business support programs for independent computer consultants. Their members are computer and software experts who have practical experience with the industry's rapidly changing technology. They use, recommend, and install the latest products, and help corporations and individuals utilize the capabilities of the technology they own. Detailed information about joining the ICCA, a database of 1300 consulting firms, a listing of the 20 chapters nationwide, and their Code of Ethics are also included.
ICCP Home Page Founded in 1973, the Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals dedicates itself to establishing high professional standards for the computer industry. There are 9 constituent societies and 18 affiliate societies that promote those standards by offering the only internationally recognized certification program in the profession. The ICCP Home Page site explains the benefits and requirements for the two professional designations -- Certified Computing Professional and Associate Computing Professional.
IEEE-Computer Society With nearly 100,000 members, the IEEE Computer Society is the world's leading organization of computer professionals. Founded in 1946, it is the largest of the 35 societies organized under the umbrella of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The Computer Society's vision is to be the leading provider of technical information and services to the world's computing professionals. The society is dedicated to advancing the theory, practice, and application of computer and information processing technology. Through its conferences and tutorials, applications- and research-oriented journals, local and student branch chapters, technical committees, and standards working groups, the society promotes an active exchange of information, ideas, and technological innovation among its members.
Information Infrastructure Task Force The White House formed the Information Infrastructure Task Force (IITF) to articulate and implement the Clinton Administration's vision for the National Information Infrastructure (NII). The task force consists of high-level representatives of the Federal agencies that play a major role in the development and application of information and telecommunications technologies, along with the private sector. This site includes information about Electronic Commerce, a calendar of events, a list of the committees, their members and function, as well as press releases, speeches and testimony about E-commerce, and other links.
Law & Internet Related Ethics Part of the Internet Law Library, this site includes an extensive list of articles and papers that relate to business and professional ethics, as well as cryptography; PGP; various computer ethics codes; PICS; state advertising restriction disclaimers and more.
Legal Care For Your Software Now in its fifth edition, Remer and Dunaway's classic guide for programmers and publishers is a complete, up-to-date self-help guide dealing exclusively with software protection and related issues.
NIST Computer Security Resource Clearinghouse The National Institute of Standards and Technology provides computer security information and resources to help users, systems administrators, managers and security professionals to better protect their systems and data. This is an extensive site with links to topics about security issues; a calendar of events for organizations involved with security; current US policy documents and example policy documents; recent publications from a variety of sources dealing with information security issues, and training resources for the computer security professional or trainer.
NTIS Federal Information Processing Standards on Computer Security The National Technical Information Service is located in Springfield, VA. This page offers helpful publications about Computer Security issues that are for sale through NTIS.
Platform for Internet Content Selection (PICS) Another W3C site, the PICSTM specification enables labels (metadata) to be associated with Internet content. It was originally designed to help parents and teachers control what children access on the Internet, but it also facilitates other uses for labels, including code signing and privacy, useful items for professionals and business owners. The PICS platform is one on which other rating services and filtering software have been built.
Professional Development This site, sponsored by Texas Tech University’s Murdough Center for Engineering Professionalism, offers the following information: NAFTA Ethics; Murdough Symposia; Ethics Cases; TexethicS Newsletters; Professional Development; Correspondence Courses; and other Engineering Ethics links. The goal of the Murdough Center is to increase the awareness of an engineer’s professional and ethical responsibilities through symposia, workshops and seminars through the US for industry, professional societies and academic institutions.
Professionalism in Computing This site is a course from the Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech, which studies the social impact, implications and effects of computers on society, and the responsibilities of computer professionals in directing the emerging technology. Includes examinations of reliable, risk-free technologies and systems which provide user friendly processes. Specific topics include an overview of the history of computing, computer applications and their impact, the computing profession, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of professionals.
Professor Michael Bugeja’s On-line Ethics Worksheets Professor Michael Bugeja, Ph.D., at , Oklahoma State University, has provided this site, which includes exercises from his 1995 book, Living Ethics: Values Exercises; Empowerment Assignment; and Four-Step Power Process.
Quality Computer Systems: CA Company Information This site may be used as an example of one company’s code of ethics. They reference the NCA (National Computer Association).
Software Engineering Code of Ethics Version 4, as recommended by the IEEE-CS/ACM Joint Task Force on Software Engineering Ethics and Professional Practices. This code suggests an adherence by software engineers to its eight principles.
The Cyberspace Policy Institute (CPI) Provided by the George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science, the CPI “carries out studies and hosts fora that move society towards rational and informed discussion of these changes”. Their site provides access to their Seminar Series; Virtual Library; Related Courses; and Cooperative Efforts.
US Government Electronic Commerce Policy Created under the Clinton Administration, the US Electronic Commerce Policy site contains information about the emerging digital economy; important US documents; US Government sites; international sites; related sites; examples of electronic commerce and new postings. An informative site for those interested in the official government position on electronic commerce.
US Department of Commerce An important site for anyone doing business in the US, this site offers an abundance of information about the DOC and its bureaus, other government links, news and events, and additional links. There is also a Search and Information function.
W3C - Security Resources Web security is a complex topic, encompassing computer system security, network security, authentication services, message validation, personal privacy issues, and cryptography. This page contains links to various aspects of Web and Internet security.
W3C - The WWW Consortium The W3C was founded in October 1994 to lead the World Wide Web to its full potential by developing common protocols that promote its evolution and ensure its interoperability. It is an international industry consortium, jointly hosted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Laboratory for Computer Science [MIT/LCS] in the United States; the Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique [INRIA] in Europe; and the Keio University Shonan Fujisawa Campus in Japan. Services provided by the Consortium include: a repository of information about the World Wide Web for developers and users; reference code implementations to embody and promote standards; and various prototype and sample applications to demonstrate use of new technology. Initially, the W3C was established in collaboration with CERN, where the Web originated, with support from DARPA and the European Commission. For details on the joint initiative and the contributions of CERN, INRIA, and MIT, please see the statement on the joint World Wide Web Initiative.

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ACM The Association for Computing Machinery is the world's oldest and largest educational and scientific computing society. Since 1947, ACM has provided a vital forum for the exchange of information, ideas, and discoveries. Today, ACM serves a membership of more than 80,000 computing professionals in more than 100 countries in all areas of industry, academia, and government. American Bar Association Home Page Vast information about publications, Lawmart, Continuing Education, their Journal and Lawlinks. APCC Home The Association of Professional Computer Consultants (APCC) was established to promote the profession of Computer Consulting and increase its recognition in the business and public communities. Association of Information Technology Professionals AITP is a professional association comprised of career-minded individuals who seek to expand their potential -- employers, employees, managers, programmers, and many others. The organization seeks to provide avenues for all their members to be teachers as well as students and to make contacts with other members in the IS field, all in an effort to become more marketable in rapidly changing, technological careers. To learn more about the AITP, browse through some of the information on this site. Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions Located at the Illinois Institute of Technology since 1976, for the purpose of promoting education and scholarship relating to the professions. This site provides links to publications, a library, ethics, projects and events. Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility The goal of CCSR, located at De Montfort University, is to address the social and ethical impacts of information and communication technologies through research, consultancy and education. COAST Located at Purdue University, the Computer Operations Audit and Security Technology project conducts research and education on general and practical tools and techniques for improving computer and network security, ever-increasing issues to businesses in the US. The site includes a calendar of events, news and newsletters; projects and tools; papers and reports, as well as helpful COAST archives. COAST Hotlist: Computer Security, Law and Privacy A very extensive list of: Organizations & Agencies; Education in Computer Security; Events and Calls for Papers; Publications; Security Archives, Servers & Indices; Cryptography; Computer Viruses; Privacy Issues; Computing Ethics; Network Security; NT Security; Intrusion Detection; Commercial Sites; Law; Physical Security and other Miscellaneous security, law and privacy sites. Codes of Ethics On-Line; Data Processing Management Association From the Illinois Institute of Technology, Codes of Ethics On-line Project, Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions. This is the DPMA’s Code of Ethics. Also included is an index of various Codes of Ethics. Collaborations in Internet Security In recognition of the need for heightened security awareness and security capabilities on the Internet, the Federal Networking Council's (FNC) Privacy & Security Working Group (PSWG) has been awarded a National Performance Review (NPR) Innovation Fund grant to compare and validate agency approaches to security, and to test the strength of these technologies beyond closed agency networking environments toward both a more global inter-agency and agency/commercial sector environment. Organizations interested in participating in this collaborative effort should contact the CIS coordinator. Computers, Freedom and Privacy Video Library Since 1991, a comprehensive video library for understanding the growth of business, ethics and society on the global internet. Subjects include: privacy, access to government information, computing ethics, info-wars, propertization, electronic democracy, DNA and genetics, cryptography and encryption, civil liberties, censorship, law enforcement, hackers, computer crime, constitutional law, Caller ID, surveillance, wiretapping, workplace issues, medical descrimination, comedy performance piece by Bruce Sterling. In use by educators, universities, law schools, libraries, corporations and government agencies as video course material for education and training. Commonwealth Films For almost two decades, Commonwealth Films' award-winning, dramatized productions have been essential training tools for tens of thousands of companies, institutions and government agencies. With over 26,000 customers internationally, including 496 of the Fortune 500 and nine of the top ten law firms. Computers & Society Computers and Society, a publication of the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) is in its 28th year of publication, offering articles on social implications of computerization, including computer ethics, privacy, organizational issues, intellectual and other property, equity, gender, health and safety, environment, professional certification, education, research, and similar topics. They regularly include book reviews, bibliographies, conference reports, and announcements of coming events. Cryptography Policy: The Guidelines and the Issues This site is provided by the OECD (the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), created when US and Canada joined with other European countries in 1961 to promote policies designed to achieve the highest sustainable economic growth and employment in each member country, contribute to sound economic expansion in the countries and contribute to the expansion of world trade. These pages discuss cryptography, the discipline embodying the principles and means by which data is transformed to hide its information content. It includes guidelines for cryptography policy, a report on the background of cryptography, and issues of cryptography policies. CSTC/LLNL Web Site From the Laurence Livermore National Laboratory, the Computer Security Technology Center provides solutions to US Government agencies with regards to security challenges in information technology. The CSTC is composed of security-cleared information security professionals with backgrounds in computer science, information systems, and engineering specializing in awareness, training, and education; Electronic Commerce security; electronic security assessment; firewall and web security; incident response; Internet and Intranet security; intrusion detection; malicious code detection and eradication; network security; policies and procedures; risk management; and system and software engineering. Digital Signature Initiative Overview This is W3C's homepage for digital signatures. Here you will find pointers to their recommendation for digital signatures, code which implements the specification and other digital signature and security resources. The W3C Digital Signature Working Group ("DSig") developed a standard format for making digitally-signed, machine-readable assertions about a particular information resource. More generally, it is the goal of the DSig project to provide a mechanism to make the statement: signer believes statement about information resource. The site includes background resources for Dsig with live Dsig sample implementation. Ethics Center for Engineering & Science Sponsored by the Case Western Reserve University, this site provides information about Research Ethics; Engineering Ethics; Moral leaders; Problem Solving; Ethics in a Corporate Setting; Ethical Codes and Guidelines; Diversity; Essays and Instructional Resources; there is also an ethics and engineering organizational acronym list. Ethics Resources on The Net Provided by the Institute for Business & Professional Ethics (IBPE) at DePaul University, this site provides an extensive links compendium of topics such as Ethics, Business and Public Policy; Ethics and Human Rights; ...and Law;...and Philosophy; ...and Gender; ...and Government; ...and the Environment; ...and Education; Medical Ethics or Ethics in Science; Ethics and Technology/Computer Ethics; Ethics Pedagogical Resources (teaching/training); Newsgroups; and Newspaper coverage. Clicking back to the Home site will provide you with even more links to professional resources, an online Journal of Ethics, and their Newsletter. Gateway to Internet Security The Gateway to Information Security site contains important links to 23 associations involved in Information Security. IBPE Helpful links to articles and on-line resources for computer ethics, this site is sponsored by the Institute for Business and Professional Ethics, established in 1985 by a joint effort of the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Commerce at DEPaul University. The Institute is one of the first ethics-related resources to pioneer a hypertext linked ethics network throughout the Internet. The mission of the IBPE is to encourage ethical deliberation in decision-makers by stirring the moral conscience and imagination. The IBPE provides a forum for exploring and furthering ethical practices in organizations, as well as ethics-related programming and quality resources such as conferences, lecture series, on-site training, discussion, and written and electronic publications. ICCA - Independent Computer Consultants Association The Independent Computer Consultants Association is a national not-for-profit organization based in St.Louis that provides professional development opportunities and business support programs for independent computer consultants. Their members are computer and software experts who have practical experience with the industry's rapidly changing technology. They use, recommend, and install the latest products, and help corporations and individuals utilize the capabilities of the technology they own. Detailed information about joining the ICCA, a database of 1300 consulting firms, a listing of the 20 chapters nationwide, and their Code of Ethics are also included. ICCP Home Page Founded in 1973, the Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals dedicates itself to establishing high professional standards for the computer industry. There are 9 constituent societies and 18 affiliate societies that promote those standards by offering the only internationally recognized certification program in the profession. The ICCP Home Page site explains the benefits and requirements for the two professional designations -- Certified Computing Professional and Associate Computing Professional. IEEE-Computer Society With nearly 100,000 members, the IEEE Computer Society is the world's leading organization of computer professionals. Founded in 1946, it is the largest of the 35 societies organized under the umbrella of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The Computer Society's vision is to be the leading provider of technical information and services to the world's computing professionals. The society is dedicated to advancing the theory, practice, and application of computer and information processing technology. Through its conferences and tutorials, applications- and research-oriented journals, local and student branch chapters, technical committees, and standards working groups, the society promotes an active exchange of information, ideas, and technological innovation among its members. Information Infrastructure Task Force The White House formed the Information Infrastructure Task Force (IITF) to articulate and implement the Clinton Administration's vision for the National Information Infrastructure (NII). The task force consists of high-level representatives of the Federal agencies that play a major role in the development and application of information and telecommunications technologies, along with the private sector. This site includes information about Electronic Commerce, a calendar of events, a list of the committees, their members and function, as well as press releases, speeches and testimony about E-commerce, and other links. Law & Internet Related Ethics Part of the Internet Law Library, this site includes an extensive list of articles and papers that relate to business and professional ethics, as well as cryptography; PGP; various computer ethics codes; PICS; state advertising restriction disclaimers and more. Legal Care For Your Software Now in its fifth edition, Remer and Dunaway's classic guide for programmers and publishers is a complete, up-to-date self-help guide dealing exclusively with software protection and related issues. NIST Computer Security Resource Clearinghouse The National Institute of Standards and Technology provides computer security information and resources to help users, systems administrators, managers and security professionals to better protect their systems and data. This is an extensive site with links to topics about security issues; a calendar of events for organizations involved with security; current US policy documents and example policy documents; recent publications from a variety of sources dealing with information security issues, and training resources for the computer security professional or trainer. NTIS Federal Information Processing Standards on Computer Security The National Technical Information Service is located in Springfield, VA. This page offers helpful publications about Computer Security issues that are for sale through NTIS. Platform for Internet Content Selection (PICS) Another W3C site, the PICSTM specification enables labels (metadata) to be associated with Internet content. It was originally designed to help parents and teachers control what children access on the Internet, but it also facilitates other uses for labels, including code signing and privacy, useful items for professionals and business owners. The PICS platform is one on which other rating services and filtering software have been built. Professional Development This site, sponsored by Texas Tech University’s Murdough Center for Engineering Professionalism, offers the following information: NAFTA Ethics; Murdough Symposia; Ethics Cases; TexethicS Newsletters; Professional Development; Correspondence Courses; and other Engineering Ethics links. The goal of the Murdough Center is to increase the awareness of an engineer’s professional and ethical responsibilities through symposia, workshops and seminars through the US for industry, professional societies and academic institutions. Professionalism in Computing This site is a course from the Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech, which studies the social impact, implications and effects of computers on society, and the responsibilities of computer professionals in directing the emerging technology. Includes examinations of reliable, risk-free technologies and systems which provide user friendly processes. Specific topics include an overview of the history of computing, computer applications and their impact, the computing profession, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of professionals. Professor Michael Bugeja’s On-line Ethics Worksheets Professor Michael Bugeja, Ph.D., at , Oklahoma State University, has provided this site, which includes exercises from his 1995 book, Living Ethics: Values Exercises; Empowerment Assignment; and Four-Step Power Process. Quality Computer Systems: CA Company Information This site may be used as an example of one company’s code of ethics. They reference the NCA (National Computer Association). Software Engineering Code of Ethics Version 4, as recommended by the IEEE-CS/ACM Joint Task Force on Software Engineering Ethics and Professional Practices. This code suggests an adherence by software engineers to its eight principles. The Cyberspace Policy Institute (CPI) Provided by the George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science, the CPI “carries out studies and hosts fora that move society towards rational and informed discussion of these changes”. Their site provides access to their Seminar Series; Virtual Library; Related Courses; and Cooperative Efforts. US Government Electronic Commerce Policy Created under the Clinton Administration, the US Electronic Commerce Policy site contains information about the emerging digital economy; important US documents; US Government sites; international sites; related sites; examples of electronic commerce and new postings. An informative site for those interested in the official government position on electronic commerce. US Department of Commerce An important site for anyone doing business in the US, this site offers an abundance of information about the DOC and its bureaus, other government links, news and events, and additional links. There is also a Search and Information function. W3C - Security Resources Web security is a complex topic, encompassing computer system security, network security, authentication services, message validation, personal privacy issues, and cryptography. This page contains links to various aspects of Web and Internet security. W3C - The WWW Consortium The W3C was founded in October 1994 to lead the World Wide Web to its full potential by developing common protocols that promote its evolution and ensure its interoperability. It is an international industry consortium, jointly hosted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Laboratory for Computer Science [MIT/LCS] in the United States; the Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique [INRIA] in Europe; and the Keio University Shonan Fujisawa Campus in Japan. Services provided by the Consortium include: a repository of information about the World Wide Web for developers and users; reference code implementations to embody and promote standards; and various prototype and sample applications to demonstrate use of new technology. Initially, the W3C was established in collaboration with CERN, where the Web originated, with support from DARPA and the European Commission. For details on the joint initiative and the contributions of CERN, INRIA, and MIT, please see the statement on the joint World Wide Web Initiative.

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