Welcome to Root Causes: the ultimate podcast on PKI and security

It’s a fact, digital identities govern every aspect of our lives. None of our modern infrastructure would be able to operate without them. Every week, industry experts Tim Callan and Jason Soroko dive into the fascinating world of PKI and digital identities, to keep you up to date with its latest trends and developments.

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Podcast | Dec 02, 2024

Root Causes 443: Is MSCA Going Away?

In this episode we discuss the challenges for enterprises using Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS).

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Private PKI

Tim Callan

Jason Soroko

Podcast | Nov 25, 2024

Root Causes 442: Apple Proposal to Reduce SSL Lifespan Updated

Apple has published an updated draft to its proposal for shortening the lifespan of SSL certificates, including a final term of 47 rather than 45 days.

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SSL / TLS

CA/Browser Forum

Tim Callan

Jason Soroko

Podcast | Nov 22, 2024

Root Causes 441: New White House Initiative Targets BGP

A new White House initiative requires that federal agencies need to create plans to thwart BGP attacks. We discuss, including RPKI and MPIC.

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Tim Callan

Jason Soroko

Podcast | Nov 18, 2024

Root Causes 440: Public Key Directories

We talk about public key directories and complicating factors such as Tailscale, VPN, TOR, Cloudflare, and Zero Trust.

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Tim Callan

Jason Soroko

Podcast | Nov 15, 2024

Root Causes 439: PQC Onramp Narrowed Down to 15 Candidates

NIST has narrowed its PQC onramp contest to 15 candidates. We go over who remains and the makeup of the remaining candidates.

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Post quantum cryptography (PQC)

Tim Callan

Jason Soroko

Podcast | Nov 12, 2024

Root Causes 438: PQC Is an Existential Requirement

Repeat guest Bruno Couillard argues that cryptography is foundational to our lives and that the transition to PQC is an existential requirement.

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Post quantum cryptography (PQC)

Tim Callan

Jason Soroko

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Why Root Causes?

Join the world’s most popular PKI and security podcast, Root Causes, where industry veterans Tim Callan and Jason Soroko unravel the complexities of PKI, online trust, and digital certificates. Root Causes is the first podcast of its kind, delving deep into the how and why of digital identity and the technology, practices, and regulations surrounding it. We share the latest developments in digital certificates, encryption, PKI, authentication, blockchain, malware, and much more.

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With new episodes every week, join us as we peel the onion on the fascinating world of PKI and digital ID.

Meet Tim and Jason

Tim Callan and Jason Soroko, pioneers at the forefront of PKI and Digital Trust innovation, combine decades of experience. Tim leads customer journey optimization and compliance efforts at Sectigo, while Jason drives product innovation, customer interaction, and industry standards alignment.