We share our PKI predictions for 2026. Topics include PQC, eIDAS 2, CT logging, ACME, passkeys, CA distrust, AI model poisoning, and new attack vectors.
Tim Callan
Chief Compliance Officer
As Chief Experience Officer, Tim Callan leads efforts to optimize the customer journey across all aspects of the business. Tim has more than 20 years of experience as a strategic marketing and product leader for successful B2B software and SaaS companies, with 15 years of experience in the SSL and PKI technology spaces.
Tim Callan has over 20 years of experience in the SSL and PKI technology spaces. Tim leads Sectigo's conformance with industry and regulatory requirements including browser root programs, WebTrust, CA/Browser Forum, and more. Tim is instrumental in driving initiatives to improve certificate agility and successful issuance. A founding member of the CA/Browser Forum and current vice-chair for one of its working groups, Tim is creator and co-host of Root Causes: A PKI and Security Podcast, the world’s most popular podcast dedicated to digital certificates. With 400+ episodes published, Tim is on the forefront of explaining trends that will be essential to the IT professionals, including shortening certificate lifespans and the coming change to post-quantum cryptography.
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In this episode we discuss the value for enterprises in running mass revocation drills and compare the merits of tabletop exercises versus voluntary revocation events.