Sam: >> So in conclusion, I strongly value technical contribution and >> demonstrated ability to pick up new knowledge in an AD. I do not highly >> value knowing all the things going on in a specific area at the time the >> AD joins the IESG. We mostly agree. We both agree that strong technical contribution is an important aspect of the qualification. However, I believe that some basic clue in the Area is needed. Could you image serving with a Security Co-AD that could not explain how cryptography could be used for authentication? Without some fundamental understanding, I do not see how the AD would know when to seek additional expert review. Russ