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Vladimir Soukharev
— On the schedule —
From Hidden Cryptography to Enterprise Risk: Securing Ecosystems for Cryptographic Compliance and Post-Quantum Readiness
Cryptography is now a critical enterprise risk area, yet most organizations lack visibility into where cryptography is used and whether it is secure. This session explores how hidden cryptographic assets—including certificates, keys, algorithms, and libraries—create operational, compliance, and security risks across modern environments. Drawing on recent research into Fortune 500 applications, attendees will learn how to identify weak and deprecated cryptography, automate cryptographic discovery and governance, and build crypto-agility strategies to support future transitions, including post-quantum cryptography. Participants will leave with practical guidance to improve visibility, reduce risk, and strengthen organizational resilience.
— Compositor's note —
Dr. Vladimir Soukharev is VP of Cryptographic Technology at Keyfactor company. He is focused on cryptographic research and development and is inspired by continuous innovation. Vladimir obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo’s David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science, specializing in cryptography, security and privacy under the supervision of David Jao. He was part of the Centre for Applied Cryptographic Research, CryptoWorks21 and has contributed and published works at world-renowned conferences and in journals, such as PQCrypto, Financial Cryptography and the Journal of Mathematical Cryptology. Since completing his formal studies in 2016, he has dedicated his work life to advancing the knowledge and application of cutting-edge cryptography and cyber security technologies to protect vital information and communications in complex, highly regulated environments. Vladimir is leading and managing the cryptographic R&D at Keyfactor, with main focus on Post-Quantum Cryptography, Cryptographic Agility, and Cryptographic Discovery & Analytics. He is also contributing to and is part of government initiatives and standards related to PQC and cryptographic migration, which include NCCoE, NIST, and Quantum-Safe Canada.