Internet2 2003 Annual Report

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Security at Line Speed Advisory Setting Direction and Priorities of High-performance Security

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The Security at Line Speed Advisory (SALSA) is a group of leading network security architects from the research and education community that sets direction and priorities in high-performance security. Internet2 established the SALSA group immediately following the Security at Line Speed Workshop held in August in Chicago. The workshop demonstrated a need within the research and education community—and beyond—for a continued focus on the intersection of highperformance networking and security. Areas of interest for SALSA include authentication and authorization, architecture, implementation, effective practices, network security research, and opportunities to work with government, international, and corporate partners on testbeds and pilot efforts.

Similar to the Middleware Architecture Committee for Education’s (MACE) role in Internet2 middleware activities, SALSA will form Working Groups to address specific topics and will act as a focal point for coordinating these activities. SALSA is positioned under the umbrella of the Computer and Network Security Task Force created by EDUCAUSE and Internet2 but is independent of both organizations. SALSA’s focus on the high- performance, state-of-the art, and technical aspects of security complements the Task Force's effectiveness in promoting education, awareness, policies, and effective practices in security.