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

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 projectEvolution from public to private PKI solutionsPreparing for quantum-safe cryptographyEmerging roles in security automationIndustry consolidation trends and strategic acquisitionsTechnical leadership in cybersecurity organisationsChapters:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome00:54 - Tomas Gustavsson's Journey into Cybersecurity02:28 - Influences and Career Highlights05:51 - Challenges and Achievements in PKI10:46 - The Evolution of PKI12:27 - Talent and Emerging Roles in Cybersecurity20:48 - Public vs. Private PKI26:40 - Future of PKI and Quantum ThreatsAbout 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.