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🗳️ Welcoming the 2026 Advisory Committee Members of the OpenSSL Corporation As of March 1, 2026, the newly elected representatives of the OpenSSL Corporation officially begin their two-year terms on the Advisory Committees. 💼 Business Advisory Committee 🔹 Academics: Billy Brumley, Rochester Institute of Technology 🔹 Committers: Paul Yang 🔹 Large Businesses: Jeff Johnson, Cisco 🛠️ Technical Advisory Committee 🔹 Academics: Nikolas Gauder, Technical University of Munich 🔹 Committers: Simo Sorce 🔹 Large Businesses: Kevin Micciche, Hewlett Packard Enterprise 👏 Congratulations to you again! We warmly welcome each of you and wish you every success as you begin your two-year term starting March 1, 2026. Your expertise and perspective will contribute to the governance and future direction of the OpenSSL Library.

Why does cybersecurity still fail in real organisations? At Luminari Conference 2026 in Tokyo, this question framed a focused and practical discussion across security, venture capital, and academia. The OpenSSL Corporation was represented onsite by Technical Advisory Committee members Aditya Koranga and Paul Yang, with Business Advisory Committee member James Bourne joining online. Their sessions on Post Quantum Cryptography and Confidential Computing were well received and sparked active discussion around PQC readiness, crypto agility, and the role of the OpenSSL Library in enabling quantum resiliency. The feedback was clear. There is a strong interest in practical implementation, not just policy-level conversation. Organisations are actively assessing their readiness for the quantum transition. For us, this was a strong step in expanding engagement in Asia and a reminder that in-person technical dialogue still matters. Is your organisation operationally ready for the post quantum shift? #LuminariConference #Cybersecurity #OpenSSLCorporation #TechEvents #Tokyo2026 #OpenSSLLibrary

Great few days at our face-to-face gathering and the OpenSSL Projects meeting in Australia! Two packed days of presentations and discussions from the history of the OpenSSL Library to insights from David Hook (Bouncy Castle) and Peter Gutmann (cryptlib) plus valuable time bonding with projects and strengthening collaboration across our community. After the deep dives, we wrapped up with a relaxing day outdoors: horse riding and hands-on time with various machines. Strong collaboration. Strong community. #OpenSSLLibrary #OpenSource #Security #OpenSSLCorporation #f2f #OpenSSLProjects #gettingtogether

Installfest 2026 is just one month away. Dmitry Misharov from the OpenSSL Corporation will present: OpenSSL Library Meets PKCS#11: Working with Hardware Backed Keys OpenSSL Library is everywhere - but when private keys must be protected by hardware, traditional file-based workflows break down. This is where PKCS#11 and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) enter the picture. This talk introduces PKCS#11 as the standard API for accessing cryptographic objects without exposing key material. We briefly cover what HSMs are, why they are used in production environments, and how they differ from software key stores. And finally we combine all pieces together showing how OpenSSL delegates cryptographic operations to HSMs via PKCS#11. 📅 March 28 to 29, 2026 📍 ČVUT Karlovo náměstí, Prague We look forward to meeting the open-source community in Prague. #OpenSSLCorporation #OpenSSLLibrary #PKCS11 #HSM #Installfest #OpenSource

🗳️ 2026 Advisory Committees' Election Results The 2026 elections for the Advisory Committees have concluded. All seats reached the required quorum, and the results are valid. Elected members: Business Advisory Committee: Academics: Billy Brumley, Rochester Institute of Technology Committers: Paul Yang Large Businesses: Jeff Johnson, CISCO Technical Advisory Committee: Academics: Nikolas Gauder, Technical University of Munich Committers: Simo Sorce Large Businesses: @Kevin Micciche, Hewlett Packard Enterprise All terms commence on March 1, 2026 and run for two years. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/df4M_qXK Full results are available here: https://lnkd.in/dAAVpeGw Congratulations to the newly elected members, and we look forward to your contributions and thank all participants for their engagement in the election process. #OpenSSLLibrary #CommunityDriven #OpenSourceLeadership #OpenSSLCorporation #OpenSSLCommunity #BAC #TAC #OpenSSLElections #Elections2026 #Governance

🗳️ Advisory Committees 2026 Elections 🗳️ Voting Closes Soon The 2026 Advisory Committees elections are coming to a close. If you are registered and have not yet cast your vote, this is the moment to act. Your vote determines who will help guide the business and technical direction of the OpenSSL Library. 🕒 Voting closes on 20 February 2026. 👉 Vote now: https://lnkd.in/gA6Y48QY Make sure your voice is included. #OpenSSLLibrary #Community #OpenSSLCorporation #OpenSSLCommunity #BAC #TAC #OpenSSLElections #Elections2026 #Governance 

🗳️ Advisory Committees 2026 Elections ⚠️ Final Call: Voting Closes February 20 We are in the final days of the 2026 election cycle. This is your last chance to shape the leadership that guides the future of the OpenSSL Library. ❗ Eligibility Reminder: Only registered community members are eligible to vote. If you are registered, your participation is essential right now. Why your vote matters (The 15% Rule): For an election to be valid, we must reach a 15% participation quorum of registered members in each community. • If this threshold is not met, the seat remains vacant. • Don't let your community lose its voice in the governance of the project. Your Impact: Whether you are voting for the Technical Advisory Committee or the Business Advisory Committee, your choice directly influences the technical strategy and long-term sustainability of the OpenSSL Library used by everyone. Don't let the deadline pass. 🗓️ Voting closes: Friday, February 20 🔗 Cast your vote now: https://lnkd.in/gA6Y48QY Every vote counts towards the quorum. Make yours heard. #OpenSSLLibrary #OpenSource #Governance #Elections2026 #Community

Academic research meets real world cryptography 🔐 The OpenSSL Corporation is now an industrial partner of the Faculty of Informatics at Masaryk University in Brno 🇨🇿 What does this mean in practice? 🔹 Collaboration with the Centre for Research on Cryptography and Security 🔹 Work on post quantum cryptography and constant time algorithm measurement 🔹 Performance benchmarking and code quality improvement 🔹 Bachelor and master theses connected to the OpenSSL Library and related open source initiatives Students build on strong theoretical foundations and apply their knowledge to real-world security challenges. Their work contributes to the OpenSSL Library and related open source projects, with outputs distributed under free licences 🌍 Our Brno office is within walking distance of the faculty, enabling regular in-person collaboration 🤝 Are you an Faculty of Informatics, Masaryk University student looking for a thesis topic with practical impact? Get in touch at corporation@openssl.org or mbroz@openssl.org #OpenSSLCorporation #OpenSource #Cryptography #CyberSecurity #PostQuantum #ResearchCollaboration #MasarykUniversity #BrnoFIMU

🗳️ One Week Left to Vote in the 2026 Advisory Committees' Elections There is just one week remaining to cast your vote in the 2026 elections for the Business and the Technical Advisory Committee. This is your opportunity to influence the future direction of the OpenSSL Library and ensure your community is properly represented. 🔹 Voting closes on February 20, 2026 🔹 Every eligible vote matters 🔹 Representatives from both the business and technical communities are being elected If you are registered, make sure you take part. 👉 Vote now: https://lnkd.in/dPm2Khnu Your voice helps shape the OpenSSL Library. #OpenSSLLibrary #CommunityDriven #OpenSourceLeadership #OpenSSLCorporation #OpenSSLCommunity #BAC #TAC #OpenSSLElections #Elections2026 #Governance

Have you registered yet? The Luminari Conference 2026 will address one of the most urgent questions in cybersecurity: how to prepare for a post quantum future. 📍 Tokyo, Japan 📅 February 21, 2026 🕓 16:40–17:30 JST OpenSSL Corporation Advisory Committees members will present: Why Post-Quantum Cryptography Is Critical for Digital Security Today & Quantum-Resilient AI: How Confidential Computing and OpenSSL Library Secure the Future With the rise of quantum computing, many of today’s cryptographic algorithms and the security protocols that rely on them are becoming vulnerable. This session examines how OpenSSL Library is preparing for the post quantum era and how crypto agility helps organisations adapt to future cryptographic threats. As artificial intelligence becomes central to modern systems, protecting sensitive data and models is more critical than ever. The talk also explores how confidential computing and OpenSSL Library enable quantum resilient AI by securing data in use and preparing systems for the post quantum era. The OpenSSL Corporation will be represented by Advisory Committees' members: Aditya Koranga Paul Yang James Bourne Aditya and Paul will participate on-site in Tokyo. James will join online. The event will be publicly broadcast online, with limited in-person seating available in Tokyo. More information and registration are available on the conference website. Secure your place today. https://lnkd.in/dTC-mF8B #LuminariConference #Cybersecurity #OpenSSLCorporation #TechEvents #Tokyo2026 #OpenSSLLibrary