Re: Chartering work has started for a Linked Data Signature Working Group @W3C

Aidan wrote:
> I agree, but feel it important to clarify that the discussion on this 
> list -- even if it relates to security -- is not a problem. The problem 
> is if the discussion on this list is perceived as a "security review".

Yes, exactly.

> I think the discussion here can be fruitful for several reasons, even if 
> we are not security experts. Some thoughts along those lines:
> 
> - A proof is a proof... 
>
> - The issues being discussed here relate more to the definitions of RDF 
> datasets...
>
> - We are not inventing new cryptography...
> 
> This is not to say that the input of security experts would not be 
> useful or anything of the sort...

Yes, well said, thank you Aidan. It is important that we don't lose sight of
the above (and it seems a few on the mailing list are losing sight of this).

-- manu

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