The Cyber Security Matters Podcast

Quantum-Safe Cryptography, Preparing PKI for the Future - Episode 48 - Tomas Gustavsson, Chief PKI Officer of Keyfactor


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Join hosts Harry Baldwin and Matt Rose as they sit down with Tomas Gustavsson, Chief PKI Officer at Keyfactor, for an in-depth exploration of Public Key Infrastructure's evolution and future.


Tomas, a true pioneer in PKI since 1994, shares his journey from founding the open-source EJBCA project to co-founding PrimeKey and eventually joining Keyfactor.


Discover how PKI has transformed from government-driven implementations in the 1990s to today's internet-scale, industry-focused solutions.


Key Topics Covered:

  • The founding and scaling of EJBCA open-source PKI project
  • Evolution from public to private PKI solutions
  • Preparing for quantum-safe cryptography
  • Emerging roles in security automation
  • Industry consolidation trends and strategic acquisitions
  • Technical leadership in cybersecurity organisations


Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:54 - Tomas Gustavsson's Journey into Cybersecurity
02:28 - Influences and Career Highlights
05:51 - Challenges and Achievements in PKI
10:46 - The Evolution of PKI
12:27 - Talent and Emerging Roles in Cybersecurity
20:48 - Public vs. Private PKI
26:40 - Future of PKI and Quantum Threats


About Our Guest:

Tomas Gustavsson is Chief PKI Officer at Keyfactor and co-founder of the EJBCA open-source PKI project. With over 25 years in cybersecurity, he previously co-founded PrimeKey and serves on the board of Open Source Sweden. Tomas combines deep technical expertise with a passion for open-source innovation.

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