The First and Second International Workshops "Mathematical Methods, Models and Architectures for Computer Networks Security" (MMM-ACNS-2001 (http://space.iias.spb.su/mmm2001/main.jsp) and MMM-ACNS-2003 (http://space.iias.spb.su/mmm-acns03/index.jsp)) organized in 2001 and 2003 respectively by St. Petersburg Institute for Informatics and Automation, Binghamton University (SUNY) and US Air Force Research Laboratory/Information Directorate and supported by the European Office of Aerospace Research and Development USAF, Office of Naval Research Global, and Russian Foundation of Basic Research were very successful. These workshops demonstrated the high interest of the international scientific community to the theoretical aspects of the computer network and information security and the need for conducting of such workshops as on-going series. The proposed MMM-ACNS-2005 Workshop is intended as a third step in this series and will be focused on theoretical problems in the area under consideration. Its objectives are to bring together leading researchers from academia and governmental organizations as well as practitioners in the area of computer networks and information security, facilitating personal interactions and discussions on various aspects of information technologies in conjunction with computer network and information security problems arising in large-scale computer networks engaged in information storing, transmitting, and processing.

Notice: The dates of the Workshop can be slightly changed if a conflict with other security oriented scientific event is revealed.

The workshop welcomes original papers from academic, government, and industry contributors on mathematical approaches and models, state-of-the-art techniques, and novel applications in the above proposed areas. All submissions will be subjected to a thorough review by at least three reviewers. Draft versions of original full papers up to 5500 words in English, including abstract (up to 300 words) and keywords (5 to 8), should be submitted by March 15, 2005 or sooner through the upload facilities at the Workshop web site http://space.iias.spb.su/mmm-acns05/ ot to the e-mail address mmmacns05@iias.spb.su. Only electronic submissions in MS Word 6.0 or advanced versions, PostScript and PDF formats will be considered. The Program Committee will make the final selection based on peer reviewers' evaluation. The primary focus is on high- quality original unpublished research, case studies and implementation experiences. Notification of acceptance/rejection will be disseminated by May 1, 2005. Camera-ready versions of accepted papers (see below) are due June 1, 2005.

Accepted papers will be published by Springer Verlag in its Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) series. Instructions for authors will be provided at the MMM-ACNS-2005 web site (http://space.iias.spb.su/mmm-acns05/).

Proceedings of the Workshop will be published by Springer Verlag Publishers in "Lecture Notes in Computer Science" series, volume 3685.

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That is why camera-ready manuscripts of the accepted papers should be formatted in accordance with Springer Verlag Publishers requirements (in MS Word or LATEX formats). When preparing your paper, please follow the guidance from the Information for Authors and use the style files for Proceedings and Other Multi-Author Volumes supplied by Springer-Verlag. Springer-Verlag author instructions are available at: http://www.springeronline.com/sgw/cda/frontpage/0,11855,5-164-2-72376-0,00.html#anchor9 The authors of accepted papers must strictly follow the aforementioned rules and templates. Camera ready paper submission can be made via e-mail ivkote@mail.iias.spb.su and also uploaded through the Workshop web site at http://space.iias.spb.su/mmm-acns05/

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The working languages are English and Russian. Simultaneous translation will be provided.

All materials concerning AIS-ADM-05 preparation, program, and other arrangements will be located on a regularly updated web site http://space.iias.spb.su/mmm-acns05/

MMM-ACNS-2005 will take place in the historical building "Palace of Grand Prince Vladimir Romanov", now "House of Scientists", located in the heart of St. Petersburg, address: 26, Dvortsovaya emb. St.Petersburg, 191186, Russia. This venue allows the conference organizers to arrange for the workshop itself as well as for the associated events (informal discussions, reception, breaks, etc.).

All participants are expected to arrive to St. Petersburg directly. Workshop organizers intend to arrange for transportation upon arrival and departure to/from workshop venue/other hotel upon separate requests. The following assistance in housing could be provided for by local organizers. We intend to engage a travel company to assist participants in housing and cultural programs. It is possible to make reservations at reasonable price in hotels in St. Petersburg downtown area from $75 per night (single room), and from $85 per night (double room). Also reservations in better and more expensive hotels at $130 - $400 per night can be offered (hotels like Astoria, Europe, Nevsky Palace, etc.).

To come to Russia all foreign participants will need an entering visa. As a host institution SPIIRAS will handle this issue through a formal invitation letter to every participant. To issue such a letter we shall need the following details to include in the above letter for every individual: first name, middle name, surname, date of birth, citizenship, passport No, expiration date (as appears in a valid passport). In addition, each individual has to fax us a copy of the page(s) of his/her passport bearing the above listed data at +7(812)328-06-85.