[db-wg] New Draft Document announcement

Dear Colleagues,

The RIPE NCC has prepared a draft document titled "Improved Secure
Communication System for RIPE NCC Members":

http://www.ripe.net/ripe/draft-documents/pki-20030429.html

   Abstract

   There is a need for secure communication between the RIPE NCC and
   its members. This document presents an overview of the current
   communication system, and a new approach based on X.509 PKI (Public
   Key Infrastructure) technology and standards that will make
   interaction with the services provided by the RIPE NCC to its
   members more convenient and secure. Finally, the phases necessary
   to implement the system are described.

The idea behind publishing this as a draft document is to give RIPE
NCC members time to read it and provide feedback.  If the LIRs agree
with the ideas presented, then it will become a RIPE document and act
as a basis for the project.

The draft document can be discussed on the LIR Working Group,
<lir-wg at ripe.net>, or you can send comments to
<pki-suggestions at ripe.net>.

Best regards,

--
Shane Kerr
RIPE NCC