Welcome to “The TRUST Pod,” Australia’s premier podcast on Digital Trust.  

In this episode, hosts Candice Smith and Ashvin Shukal sit down with Ashoke Kulandaivel, an industry expert with 18 years of experience in PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) and cryptography. Together, they dive into the critical topic of certificate discovery and why it's essential for organizations to understand and manage their digital certificates in today's complex digital environment. 

Ashoke breaks down the certificate discovery process, highlighting its importance in preventing outages, strengthening security, and preparing for future challenges like quantum computing. The conversation covers key risks of unmanaged certificates, the benefits of using CA-agnostic tools, and offers practical strategies that organizations of all sizes can adopt to stay secure and compliant.  

The team tackles real-world incidents, like Microsoft Teams and SpaceX outages, and provide insights into balancing security with operational convenience, offering actionable advice for those managing segmented or air-gapped environments. 
Stay tuned for our next episode, where we’ll explore the next pillar of Gartner's seven-step framework for certificate lifecycle management. 

Key Topics Covered: 

What is certificate discovery and why it matters. 



The importance of having a "Central Book of Record" for cryptographic assets. 



Risks of unmanaged certificates: outages, duplicate certificates, and compromised cryptographic keys. 



Practical solutions for mid-tier to large organizations, including CA-agnostic tools and open-source options. 



Real-world examples of outages related to certificate management risks. 



Planning discovery mechanisms for specific network environments. 



Preparing for the future: quantum computing and evolving cryptographic standards. 



Ashoke Kulandaivel is a PKI and cryptography veteran with extensive experience as a consultant, architect, and product manager. Having worked with major enterprises and financial institutions, Ashoke shares his knowledge on implementing robust certificate discovery and management practices. 

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