JP Aumasson
JP Aumasson is the Co-Founder and Chief Security Officer of Taurus SA, a leading global provider of digital asset infrastructure and crypto-asset management technology for banks, asset managers, and financial institutions. Aumasson is widely recognized as one of the foremost experts in modern cryptography and cryptanalysis, known for advancing the security foundations that underpin today’s digital financial systems. He is the co-designer of several industry-standard cryptographic algorithms, including BLAKE2, BLAKE3, SipHash, and ML-DSA, core building blocks used across software, cybersecurity applications, digital asset platforms, and blockchain ecosystems. A prolific researcher, Aumasson has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed papers in cryptography and security, contributing to both academic innovation and practical real-world implementations. He is also a prominent global speaker, presenting at major cybersecurity and cryptography conferences such as Black Hat, Chaos Communication Congress, Hashdays, and PasswordsCon.
JP Aumasson Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder and Chief Security Officer
Academic History
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Ph.D., Computer Science
CRYPTOGRAPHY EXPERTISE
JP Aumasson is widely regarded as one of the leading experts in modern cryptography and cryptanalysis, known for shaping the security frameworks that support today’s digital finance and blockchain ecosystems.
Frequently described by journalists as a “luminary” and a “well-regarded expert in cryptanalysis,” Aumasson is respected for both his theoretical contributions and his applied work with global technology and blockchain organizations.
He is the co-designer of several highly influential cryptographic algorithms—including BLAKE2, BLAKE3, and SipHash—which are widely adopted across software systems, security applications, and digital asset platforms.
His expertise extends into applied cryptography, blockchain security, and emerging areas such as quantum-resistant cryptography.
Aumasson has also conducted numerous security audits for leading blockchain and Web3 organizations, including Filecoin, IOHK, Monero, and Zcash, helping strengthen the integrity of critical decentralized networks.
MEDIA PRESENCE & PUBLICATIONS
Aumasson is the author of Serious Cryptography (No Starch Press), considered one of the most respected and accessible introductions to modern cryptography.
The book covers essential security concepts—such as encryption, hash functions, block ciphers, and public-key cryptography—and is widely used by developers, security engineers, and technology professionals.
He is also the author of Crypto Dictionary, an approachable yet comprehensive reference guide that explains key cryptographic terms and their historical context.
A sought-after speaker, Aumasson has presented research and technical talks at major cybersecurity events, including Black Hat USA, DEF CON, Hashdays, Chaos Communication Congress, and PasswordsCon.
His work and commentary have been featured in leading technology publications such as Wired, TechCrunch, Ars Technica, and Threatpost, further cementing his role as a trusted voice in digital security and cryptography.