Recognizing Excellence in Cybersecurity: RSAC 2025 Announces Award Recipients
The anticipation surrounding the RSA Conference (RSAC) 2025 continues to grow as the organization reveals the esteemed recipients of this year's Lifetime Achievement Awards and Excellence in the Field of Mathematics Awards. Scheduled from April 28 to May 1, 2025, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, this global gathering is set to recognize and honor significant contributions to the cybersecurity landscape.
The Lifetime Achievement Award is a coveted accolade bestowed on individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made substantial contributions to the cybersecurity sector throughout their careers. RSAC is proud to recognize Dr. Burt Kaliski, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Verisign, as a 2025 honoree. He embodies the spirit of innovation, having led Verisign's research initiatives and shaped industry standards through collaborative efforts with various universities and technical communities. His previous roles include being a founding director at the EMC Innovation Network and a vice president at RSA Security, where he played a pivotal role in developing Public-Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS). Dr. Kaliski earned his educational qualifications from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), holding a Ph.D., master’s, and bachelor’s degree in computer science.
Additionally, the late Amit Yoran will be honored posthumously for his exceptional leadership and innovation in cybersecurity. As Chairman and CEO at Tenable, he dedicated his career to enhancing organizations' understanding of cybersecurity risks. His impressive background also includes serving as President of RSA and the founding director of the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT). His legacy in the cybersecurity community is revered and continues to influence emerging leaders in the field.
The RSAC Conference also celebrates excellence in mathematics with the Awards for Excellence in the Field of Mathematics, co-sponsored by the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR). This year's recipients include Dr. Shai Halevi and Dr. Victor Shoup. Dr. Halevi, a Senior Principal Applied Scientist at AWS Cryptography, has made groundbreaking contributions in various cryptography domains, including secure multi-party computations and homomorphic encryption. His initiative in developing the HElib software library marks a significant advancement in the field. Dr. Halevi's background includes a research fellowship at the Algorand Foundation and numerous contributions to the cryptographic community, denoting his prominent role in pushing forward secure computing technologies.
Similarly, Dr. Victor Shoup, currently a Principal Research Scientist at Offchain Labs and Professor Emeritus at NYU, has substantially influenced both academia and industry through his contributions to cryptography. His notable work, particularly the Cramer-Shoup cryptosystem, introduced a practical public-key encryption method that addresses adaptive chosen ciphertext attacks. His innovations have had lasting repercussions across various technological applications and have inspired continued research in secure computation.
Linda Gray Martin, Senior Vice President of the RSAC Conference, expressed her sentiments about the awards, stating, “We are deeply honored to recognize this year's award winners ahead of RSAC 2025 Conference. Each recipient has shown unwavering dedication throughout their careers, significantly impacting the cybersecurity industry.” The upcoming conference not only aims to recognize past achievements but also galvanizes professionals from around the globe to share knowledge, insights, and collaborative efforts driving the cybersecurity field into the future.
With an impressive lineup of keynote speakers and a diverse range of sessions, RSAC 2025 is poised to be a pivotal event, making significant strides in addressing modern challenges in cybersecurity.
As the world's largest and most influential cybersecurity conference, RSAC continues to foster collaboration and innovation, underlining its commitment to creating a safer society. To engage with this vibrant community and learn more about the honors, awards, and activities scheduled for RSAC 2025, attendees can visit the official RSAC website at www.rsaconference.com/usa.
The Lifetime Achievement Award is a coveted accolade bestowed on individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made substantial contributions to the cybersecurity sector throughout their careers. RSAC is proud to recognize Dr. Burt Kaliski, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Verisign, as a 2025 honoree. He embodies the spirit of innovation, having led Verisign's research initiatives and shaped industry standards through collaborative efforts with various universities and technical communities. His previous roles include being a founding director at the EMC Innovation Network and a vice president at RSA Security, where he played a pivotal role in developing Public-Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS). Dr. Kaliski earned his educational qualifications from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), holding a Ph.D., master’s, and bachelor’s degree in computer science.
Additionally, the late Amit Yoran will be honored posthumously for his exceptional leadership and innovation in cybersecurity. As Chairman and CEO at Tenable, he dedicated his career to enhancing organizations' understanding of cybersecurity risks. His impressive background also includes serving as President of RSA and the founding director of the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT). His legacy in the cybersecurity community is revered and continues to influence emerging leaders in the field.
The RSAC Conference also celebrates excellence in mathematics with the Awards for Excellence in the Field of Mathematics, co-sponsored by the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR). This year's recipients include Dr. Shai Halevi and Dr. Victor Shoup. Dr. Halevi, a Senior Principal Applied Scientist at AWS Cryptography, has made groundbreaking contributions in various cryptography domains, including secure multi-party computations and homomorphic encryption. His initiative in developing the HElib software library marks a significant advancement in the field. Dr. Halevi's background includes a research fellowship at the Algorand Foundation and numerous contributions to the cryptographic community, denoting his prominent role in pushing forward secure computing technologies.
Similarly, Dr. Victor Shoup, currently a Principal Research Scientist at Offchain Labs and Professor Emeritus at NYU, has substantially influenced both academia and industry through his contributions to cryptography. His notable work, particularly the Cramer-Shoup cryptosystem, introduced a practical public-key encryption method that addresses adaptive chosen ciphertext attacks. His innovations have had lasting repercussions across various technological applications and have inspired continued research in secure computation.
Linda Gray Martin, Senior Vice President of the RSAC Conference, expressed her sentiments about the awards, stating, “We are deeply honored to recognize this year's award winners ahead of RSAC 2025 Conference. Each recipient has shown unwavering dedication throughout their careers, significantly impacting the cybersecurity industry.” The upcoming conference not only aims to recognize past achievements but also galvanizes professionals from around the globe to share knowledge, insights, and collaborative efforts driving the cybersecurity field into the future.
With an impressive lineup of keynote speakers and a diverse range of sessions, RSAC 2025 is poised to be a pivotal event, making significant strides in addressing modern challenges in cybersecurity.
As the world's largest and most influential cybersecurity conference, RSAC continues to foster collaboration and innovation, underlining its commitment to creating a safer society. To engage with this vibrant community and learn more about the honors, awards, and activities scheduled for RSAC 2025, attendees can visit the official RSAC website at www.rsaconference.com/usa.
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