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Professor<\/span>\u00a0Paul Van Oorschot<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>was featured on the World Leaders in Cryptography podcast, hosted by Bill Buchanan (OBE; FRSE; Edinburgh Napier University). Van<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Oorschot is a leading expert in cryptography, computer security, and authentication.\u00a0<\/span>This interview highlights selected aspects of his work and its impact on\u00a0modern methods for protecting digital information.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0In it, he reflects on his career in research and education, including as Professor of Computer Science at Carleton University\u00a0and his appointment as a Canada Research Chair in authentication and computer security. \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n

The discussion highlights applied cryptography and authentication for securing systems such as online banking, email, and mobile applications; his co-authorship of Handbook of Applied Cryptography, a foundational resource for researchers and practitioners worldwide; and the ways cryptographic research intersects with real-world cybersecurity and Internet technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n

The interview offers students insight into the importance of cryptography, computer security, and network security in today\u2019s digital infrastructure, making it particularly relevant for those pursuing a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Cybersecurity and related fields.<\/span><\/p>\n

The episode is available on<\/span>\u00a0YouTube<\/a>,\u00a0Apple Podcasts<\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>Spotify<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Professor\u00a0Paul Van Oorschot\u00a0was featured on the World Leaders in Cryptography podcast, hosted by Bill Buchanan (OBE; FRSE; Edinburgh Napier University). 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