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@ripe.net>, or you can send comments to <pki-suggestions@ripe.net>. Best regards, -- Shane Kerr RIPE NCC