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Rich Salz

Principal Architect

Rich Salz is a Principal Architect in Architecture & Technology Strategy at Akamai. He has been involved in the definition and implementation of internet and security standards for more than 30 years, actively with the IETF and the QuicTLS toolkit. At Akamai, he works on making systems and customers more secure by default.

Posts by Rich Salz

Post-Quantum Cryptography: What’s Next for Edge Security

July 15, 2026Rich Salz

Explore the next wave of post-quantum cryptography. Rich Salz breaks down Google’s 2029 timeline, new signatures, and the IETF PLANTS working group.

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Digital Signatures: Traditional Vs. Post-Quantum Cryptographic Mechanisms

December 03, 2025Rich Salz

Secure your connections against quantum threats. Learn about post-quantum cryptography and digital signatures.

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Building a Quantum-Safe Internet: The IETF's Plan for TLS

June 18, 2025Rich Salz

Learn about the latest initiatives in post-quantum cryptography, including the IETF’s plan for securing TLS.

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Taking Steps to Prepare for Quantum Advantage

August 12, 2024Rich Salz and Jan Schaumann

Read how Akamai is preparing for the implementation of post-quantum cryptography and helping our customers be quantum-ready.

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How Akamai Works with Internet Organizations

June 03, 2022Rich Salz

Learn about a few of the internet organizations, who are developing standards and best practices, that Akamai works with to help foster innovation.

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