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Call for Case Studies

Deadline: June 12 June 16
Notification: August 23

Case Studies Co-Chair: Randy Smith, Boeing
Case Studies Co-Chair: Saurabh Shintre, NortonLifeLock Research Group

The Case Studies in Applied Security Track is a critical part of the technical conference. It is an opportunity for professionals to share information that is current without writing a detailed technical paper, but enables attendees to learn about the next generation of products and solutions. It is open to anyone in the community such as vendors, network providers, systems integrators, government civil/federal/military programs or users across the spectrum of computer security applications. Potentially this is where attendees can learn about client needs and vendors solutions. While the Case Studies will not be included in the Proceedings, the presentations will be posted to the ACSAC site following the conference.

How do I submit a case study presentation?

Submit a short paragraph describing your proposed presentation to the Case Studies Chair. This paragraph should indicate how the case study is important and relevant to today's problems in computer security. Include enough detail that will allow us to distinguish your presentation from other less exciting or informative talks. We may ask for more information prior to accepting a presentation. Included in your submission you should indicate the presenter's:

  • name and affiliation
  • e-mail address
  • phone number
  • short bio
  • abstract of presentation

Again, all proposals shall be submitted to the Case Studies Chair.

What makes a good case study presentation?

We are frequently asked what makes a good Case Study for ACSAC. One of the best ways to get ideas is to look at previous years' presentations to see what has been accepted in the past. Last year we had several demonstrations in conjunction with the presentations. Most of the recent presentations can be viewed on our web page, and we encourage presenters to take advantage of this resource. The Case Studies chair also welcomes questions as to whether a topic is appropriate for the conference. We will be happy to help direct you in a way that improves the opportunity for accepting your idea.

Some guidelines for good presentations are:

  • Describes an application of security concepts or technologies used in a new way.
  • Describes a security architecture
  • Displays a clear understanding of the relevance of this presentation to related efforts and products, including references as appropriate.
  • Is delivered without accompanying written material
  • Is timely (current topics)

Some things to avoid are:

  • Presentations that could be used essentially unchanged as a sales or marketing pitches.
  • Presentations that have been delivered before in a public forum, as a conference paper, magazine article, journal article, or book chapter.

We reserve the right to reject proposed presentations without review, if we believe they fall outside the guidelines for the conference.

Is a case study published?

The presentations are not published in the proceedings, but are posted on the ACSAC website after the conference. You will be asked to sign a release, and please be sure not to mark any materials "restricted", "proprietary" or "company confidential".

What happens if my case study is accepted?

If your presentation is accepted, presenters are required to register, pay, and attend the conference. Students are eligible for reduced price registration; all others (including conference organizers) are required to pay the registration fee. You will also be expected to either supply the link to your presentation or deliver a soft copy of the presentation by the date of presentation.

Who do I contact for more information?

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Case Studies Chair.