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RSAC 2025: A Moment of Progress and Perspective for the OpenSSL Library

Kajal Sapkota • May 9, 2025

As RSA Conference 2025 concludes, we are reflecting on a week of meaningful dialogues about the future of cryptography and how the OpenSSL Library continues to evolve.

OpenSSL Corporation team at RSAC 2025, from left to right: Hana Andersen (MarCom Mgr.), Stefan Kremen (Customer & Support Mgr.), Andrew Dinh (Software Engineer), Alexander (Saša) Nedvědický(Software Engineer), Kateřina Míčová (Business Admin), Jitka Biolková (MarCom Specialist), Kajal Sapkota (MarCom Specialist), Tomáš Vávra (Engineering & Standards Mgr.), Tim Hudson (President)

Have Your Say! Vote Now in the Technical Advisory Committee Elections and Support Your Community

Kajal Sapkota • April 25, 2025

Thank you to everyone who registered and to those who took the extra step to nominate candidates for the Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) of the OpenSSL Corporation and the OpenSSL Foundation.
We are now at the final step—voting. Your participation in this phase is essential to bring the process to completion and ensure the strength of our shared governance.

ICMC 2025: Advancing Cryptographic Assurance Through Collaboration

Kajal Sapkota • April 16, 2025

The ICMC 2025 gathering in Toronto brought together practitioners committed to advancing and maintaining cryptographic assurance through evolving standards and practices. OpenSSL Corporation participated as a Gold Sponsor, reinforcing our commitment to standards-based assurance.

Nomination Deadline Extended: Technical Advisory Committees

Kajal Sapkota • April 14, 2025

The nomination period for the Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) has been extended. The new deadline is Sunday, April 27, 2025.

Take advantage of the extended timeline to submit thoughtful nominations — and play an active role in shaping the future of the OpenSSL Library. Your voice matters!

OpenSSL 3.5 Final Release - Live

Kajal Sapkota • April 8, 2025

The final release of OpenSSL 3.5 is now live. We would like to thank all those who contributed to the OpenSSL 3.5 release, without whom the OpenSSL Library would not be possible.

Join Us at the OpenSSL Conference in Prague – October 7 to 9, 2025 - Share Your Expertise and Shape the Future of Secure Communications

Kajal Sapkota • April 2, 2025

The OpenSSL Corporation and the OpenSSL Foundation are pleased to announce the OpenSSL Conference 2025, taking place from October 7 to 9, 2025, in the historic city of Prague, Czech Republic. This premier event brings together a global community of cryptography experts, legal professionals, and open-source enthusiasts dedicated to advancing cryptography and secure communications for three days of in-depth discussions, insights, and networking.

Thank You for Joining Our Live Q&A Session on Technical Advisory Committees

Jitka Biolkova • March 27, 2025

On March 24 and 25, 2025, we hosted two live Q&A sessions to discuss the formation and role of the new Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) concerning the OpenSSL Library. These sessions featured:

Do Not Miss Our Technical Advisory Committee Q&A Sessions - Get Involved!

Hana Andersen • March 20, 2025

Thank you to everyone who registered and to those who went the extra mile to nominate candidates for the Technical Advisory Committees of the OpenSSL Corporation and OpenSSL Foundation.

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