Paul Baka SSLTrust Account Manager and Cyber Security Expert
Paul is a leading Cyber Security Expert and an integral part of the team at SSL Trust. World-renowned for his knowledge of SSL/TLS Certificates and PKI Solutions, his expert opinion on website security is frequently sought after by both enterprise companies and small businesses. clients.
He is well-known in the industry due to his advanced product knowledge and drive to simplify and demystify Secure Socket Layer and TLS for his clients.
Paul's talent extends beyond his role at SSLTrust, where he frequently advises on SSL/TLS and PKI, and his skills are also deployed as a director of Keyko Pty Ltd with a strong focus on cybersecurity. He has successfully guided thousands of customers through SSL/TLS Certificate selection, installation, configuration, best practices, security hardening, custom PKI creation and setup, website and network security and more. As a highly regarded industry expert, Paul has worked with private and government organisations, including Sectigo, DigiCert, Symantec, NSW Board of Education, Department of Defence, and Apple.
In his quest to make the SSL process more understandable for users, Paul has written for multiple publications, including USA Cyber Security Magazine and The Diplomat. He has also co-authored the top-rated published book SSL/TLS Under Lock and Key (A Guide to Understanding SSL/TLS Cryptography), available in print from all leading bookstores and eBook sellers. As such, he is frequently quoted on these topics.
As a member of the Australian Cyber Security Co-operative Research Centre, Paul often attends meetings to help shape Australia's cyber security strategy.
He can be seen in his local community and interstate as an active firefighter when not found behind a computer. Paul received two national medals in his 10+ years of service and firefighting achievements.
Paul co-authors the top-rated book SSL/TLS Under Lock and Key. It's a book that covers the topic of SSL/TLS Security in-depth in ways that can be easily understood while also being extensive enough for the more technical individuals.
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SSLTrust support is first rate. They assisted me with each issue I faced from the start of ordering a code-signing certificate through to actually receiving the certificate. I couldn't have hoped for more prompt support. I wish there were more Australian IT companies, and that have this level of care for their customers. Highly recommend to anyone needing such services.