DevConf.CZ 2025

Tomas Vavra

Tomas Vavra is the Engineering & Standards Manager at OpenSSL Corporation, where he oversees project management, FIPS 140 validation, standards compliance, and engineering processes. With extensive experience in cryptographic standards, security certifications, and open-source development, Tomas plays a key role in ensuring OpenSSL Corporation’s adherence to industry regulations and best practices. His work contributes to the strategic direction, security compliance, and technical excellence of OpenSSL Library.


Company or affiliation

OpenSSL Corporation

Job title

Engineering & Standards Manager


Session

06-14
14:00
35min
PQC in OpenSSL Library
Tomas Vavra

The threats posed by quantum computing to traditional cryptographic methods necessitate the evolution of cryptographic software. This talk examines the OpenSSL Library’s approach to advancing in alignment with the new post-quantum cryptography standards, including FIPS 203, 204, and 205. The talk reviews the level of support provided for these standards in the latest OpenSSL software release and outlines plans for continued enhancements.

Security and Compliance
E105 (capacity 70)