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Fourth Annual Conference

October 3, 2002, at the Center for New Hampshire in Manchester


Session #1

Andrew Macpherson is Acting Director of the Insitute for Security Technology Studies, and Technical Program Coordinator, Technical Analysis Group (TAG) of ISTS. Dartmouth College.

Mr. Macpherson has led national and international law enforcement, business, and intelligence research efforts for such organizations as the United Nations War Crimes Tribunal and Cognos, Inc. He is a graduate of the London School of Economics where he received his M.A. in the History of International Relations. Mr. Macpherson earned his undergraduate degree, cum laude, at Mercyhurst College in the Research Intelligence Analysts Program.

Cyber Attacks During the War on Terrorism

This report analyzes the possibility of cyber attacks against U.S. and allied information infrastructures in response to the military strikes against terrorists and nation-state sponsors. While many have speculated about the possibility for such cyber attacks, this report provides a detailed, fact-based assessment of the situation. It examines recent trends and precedents and sets out in detail the potential types, targets, and sources of cyber attacks that we should be prepared for. It also makes concrete recommendations for protective actions.

Session #2

Sue Ashdown, Director, American ISP Association

Current status of FCC and state regulatory proceedings affecting ISPs

Ms. Ashdown will give a brief overview of federal and state legislation as it pertains to ISPs -both infrastructure related, and Internet related (SPAM, privacy, security).

Session #3

Katie McDonough and Ann ???

Katie McDonough received her masters degree in library science from the University of Maryland in 1986. In addition to the New Hampshire State Library, she has worked at the Department of Public Libraries in Montgomery County, MD, the Library of Congress, and the National Archives. At the State Library, Katie has served as coordinator of federal grant programs and is currently field services/outreach coordinator. She is the State Library's contact person regarding intellectual freedom issues as they pertain to library services to adults.

Ann ??? is the Youth Services Coordinator at the New Hampshire State Library. She earned a Masters in Information from the University of Michigan, after which she worked as Children's Librarian at the Canton Public Library. She also worked in the Southwick School Media Center in Northfield, NH. Before entering the library world, Ann taught English at schools in Ohio and New York and then at Plymouth State College in New Hampshire.

Free speech vs. protecting our children

This session will cover Web filtering issues for school and public libraries, including the up-to-the-minute status of court decisions and how they affect ISPs and eRATE.

Session #4

This will be a roundtable of venders and ISPs, led by Kristopher Twomey, Atty.

Fighting the SPAM/Virus Invasion -- Solutions for ISPs

Discussion will include Legal issues, new solutions for ISPs, etc.

Session #5

Brad Noblet, Director of Network Services, Dartmouth College

What's New in Wireless

Mr. Noblet will discuss solutions from Cisco, Linksys, Netgear and others.
All ISP's present

General Discussion

Peering into NHISPA's Future

Discussion will include recent developments with the PUC and the NH Emergency Alert System.
Last updated October 2, 2002.