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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 sort after by both enterprise companies and small businesses.

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 Cyber Security.

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 is also the co-author of the top-rated published book SSL/TLS Under Lock and Key (A Guide to Understanding SSL/TLS Cryptography), which is 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 helping to shape Australia's cyber security strategy.

When not found behind a computer, he can be seen in his local community and interstate as an active firefighter. Paul received two national medals in his 10+ years of service and firefighting achievements.

Paul Baka
SSL/TLS Under Lock and Key

Paul is the co-author of 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.

Read more about SSL/TLS Under Lock and Key and where to buy it.

What our Customers say about our Team Members...

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.

3 months ago

We've been using SSLTrust for a few years now and it's been such a pleasant experience.We have a pretty unique setup and we need help from customer service every so often for our multiple certificates. Paul has been extremely helpful and responsive.I highly recommend their services!

7 months ago

Highly recommend SSLTrust. As somebody who is the opposite of tech savvy, I needed a lot of help to re-issue my certificate and they helped me every step of the way. No matter how silly my question, I always got a helpful reply. Even on a Sunday night when I finally sat down to sort it out, Paul was there to help. Great service and support just takes all the stress out of having to do these kinds of tasks. Thanks SSLTrust

a month ago