Quantum-Safe Cryptography, Preparing PKI for the Future - Episode 48 - Tomas Gustavsson, Chief PKI Officer of Keyfactor
The Cyber Security Matters PodcastShow Notes
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. The Cybersecurity Matters Podcast is brought to you by neuco, a specialist global recruitment firm. To find out more visit www.neuco-group.com.
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