OpenSSL Conference

Tim Hudson has over 30 years of experience in system and network security. He is the Chief Technology Officer at Cryptsoft Pty Ltd, based in Brisbane, Australia, where he provides strategic guidance on security architecture and the integration of cryptographic technologies. Since 1995, Tim has worked extensively with SSL/TLS, helping adapt secure communication protocols across a wide range of platforms. He co-founded the RSA Security Australia development centre, where he led the development and FIPS 140 validation of the RSA BSAFE cryptographic toolkits. Tim is the President of the OpenSSL Corporation, a member of the OpenSSL Corporation Board of Directors and Technical Committees, and an active OpenSSL committer. He also contributes to global cryptographic standards as a co-editor for multiple OASIS specifications, including KMIP and PKCS#11. He has spoken at leading security conferences including RSA Conference, AusCERT, ICMC, and LinuxConf, and continues to play an active role in the development of secure systems and open standards.

Anton Arapov is the Operations Director of the OpenSSL Corporation, where he manages both strategic direction and day-to-day operations. He has a background in software development and services, which he applies to improving processes, increasing efficiency, and supporting innovation.

Anton is also a member of the Board of Directors and serves as Treasurer and Secretary of the OpenSSL Corporation. In these roles he helps to ensure effective governance, compliance, and long-term organisational sustainability. He works closely with the Business Advisory Committee and the Technical Advisory Committee and engages directly with the OpenSSL communities to support the global ecosystem that depends on the OpenSSL Library.

Through his leadership in operations, governance, and partnerships, Anton contributes to the OpenSSL Corporation’s continued growth and its role as a trusted provider of cryptographic security worldwide.