This volume presents the proceedings of the Compsec International 1991 conference, focusing on the critical issues and advancements in computer security during that era. The collection compiles papers delivered by experts in the field, offering insights into the prevailing threats, defensive strategies, and emerging technologies of the early 1990s. It serves as a historical record of the state of computer security at a pivotal moment in its development.

As a collection of conference proceedings from 1991, this volume offers a valuable historical snapshot of the computer security landscape at that time. The papers likely reflect the technical understanding and challenges faced by professionals and researchers in the early days of widespread computer networking and digital information. Its authority lies in its direct documentation of expert discourse from a specific point in the evolution of cybersecurity.