Message from the Conference General Chair and Coordinator

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On behalf of the Organizing committee, it is our pleasure to invite you to attend the 2009 International Conference on Dependable Systems and Networks (DSN-2009). DSN is the chosen forum for researchers around the world, for presenting the very best research results, solutions to problems, and insight into emergent new challenges. DSN has pioneered the fusion between security and dependability, understanding the need to simultaneously fight against cyber attacks, accidental faults, design errors, and unexpected operating conditions. DSN also inaugurates a new structure in 2009 : DSN Workshops Day is the opening day of the conference, with a set of fascinating thematic workshops, together with state-of-the-art tutorials. A relaxing welcome reception in the evening prepares the souls for the following three days, as the conference goes on with three lively tracks interspersed by plenary sessions, featuring its flagship symposia, the Dependable Computing and Communications Symposium (DCCS) and the Performance and Dependability Symposium (PDS). The program is enriched with an invited talk and a keynote speech, a plenary panel, student forum, fast abstracts and demonstrations of tools and technologies, and birds of a feather debate sessions. This thorough work is contained in two volumes, the Proceedings of the DCCS and PDS Symposia, and the Supplemental Volume containing all other contributions, such as workshops, fast abstracts, student forum. With this not-to-miss program, we are certain we will all meet to discuss the latest advances in dependability and security, not only inside the meeting rooms, but also as we have fun during the excursion to Sintra and Cabo da Roca and certainly as we enjoy the exquisite cuisine at the banquet in Casino Estoril. The conference venue, Hotel Miragem Cascais, is the most modem Hotel located on the Estoril coast. We wish to extend our gratitude to those involved in making this conference a success. To our generous sponsors and contributors , supporting institutions and volunteers , for their financial support and dedication. To the several organizing committees , especially the program committees, and their chairs, responsible for the fantastic organization and program we have this year. A special word of appreciation goes to past Steering Committee Chair Mootaz Elnozahy, and current Chair and Vice-Chair , Takashi Nanya and Rick Schlichting, for always having been there when needed. Last but not least, the authors and attendees , for continuing to contribute to and believe in the excellence ofDSN.