If for one side the development of computing systems and networks has produced facilities that enhances our standard of living, on the other side our ever increasing dependence on them left us vulnerable to their potential malfunction. The causes to these malfunctions can potentially be introduced in every step in developing and using these systems. Errors can be introduced in defining specification, development, procurement, operation, and maintenance. In addition to errors and accidental faults, systems must now be able to survive intentional/malicious faults from, for example, attackers. In this environment, how can one build Dependable systems? What design principles are involved? How should these systems be evaluated?
The LADC is the sole Latin-American event dedicated to discussing the many issues related to computer system dependability. This symposium succeeds the well established Brazilian Symposium on Fault Tolerant Computers. The objective is to provide a forum for international and Latin-American scientists and engineers to present their latest research results and application experience in this very dynamic field. The LADC program will present technical sessions, tutorial and keynotes talks from top international experts in the area, as well as on-going research.