The Federal Trade Commission and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are planning a summit Nov. 9 to 10 to discuss how e-mail authentication technology can be used to reduce spam transmissions.
Topics to be discussed will include development, testing, evaluation and deployment of e-mail authentication systems at the domain level, which would help law enforcement agencies locate and identify spammers.
The present Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) in use allows spammers to evade e-mail spam filters and evade law enforcement agencies. The FTC is seeking public comment regarding whether proposed authentication standards would effectively decrease spam.
Written requests for invitations to attend the summit must be submitted to the FTC and NIST by Sept. 30. Requests must include a statement that explains specific expertise and knowledge related to spam issues, and how the applicant’s participation would promote a balanced representation of interests at the summit.
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