Re: [kitten] [FEEDBACK REQUEST] "Birds of a Feather (BOF)" on Email Security

[Robbie Harwood <[e-mail]>]

Michael Peddemors <[e-mail]> writes:

> It was suggested I cross post to these list(s), with only a few days
> left before the deadline for requesting a "Birds of a Feather"
> session, I am proposing that a meeting be held in Vancouver for a BOF
> suggestion surrounding all those that are interested in solving
> problems around email security.
>
> Specifically, to determine how wide or narrow the scope of such a
> session should be.. we can discuss how IETF can weigh in some of our
> largest threats (such as POP and SMTP authentication over unencrypted
> networks is still enshrined in RFC's) various proposals for
> multi-factor authentication, improvements to the protocols to support
> other methods, such as our own CLIENTID as trust factors, access
> control tools, or two factor authentication, and any other topics that
> span across all email protocols.
>
> Email security is one of the largest threats today, and it is an 
> opportunity to weigh in what role the IETF can play in improving the 
> situation.
>
> The thread is posted on the '[e-mail]' mailing list, and would like 
> to see your feedback on what other cross protocol issues might be 
> included, and or discussed as part of this BOF.
>
> And of course, please feel free to chime in if you feel that this BOF 
> should be more narrowly focused, or wider focused.
>
> 	-- Michael --
>
> PS, Look forward to seeing everyone in Vancouver.

Hi, thanks for reaching out!  kitten does not plan to hold a session in
Vancouver, so I don't know how many of us will be present, but I hope
the BoF goes well.

Thanks,
--Robbie
--
Robbie Harwood
Chair, IETF kitten WG