This volume investigates the evolving landscape of data and applications security, focusing on the challenges and solutions presented at the 17th Annual Working Conference on Data and Applications Security. It compiles research from leading experts in the field, addressing critical issues in protecting information systems and sensitive data. The conference proceedings offer insights into emerging threats and robust defense mechanisms.

The Authority Perspective This collection of papers from the IFIP TC11/WG11.3 conference represents a snapshot of the state of data and applications security research in 2003. The contributions likely cover a range of technical topics, reflecting the academic and professional discourse of the time. Readers can expect detailed technical analyses and proposed solutions to contemporary security problems.