Working Groups

PQC
Post-Quantum Cryptography Working Group

Preparing the PKI ecosystem for the quantum computing era through collaborative research …
CM
Cryptographic Module Working Group

A central forum for addressing cryptographic module (CM) and hardware security module …
PKIMM
PKI Maturity Model Working Group

Building a globally recognized PKI maturity model for evaluating, planning, and comparing …
TCWG
Training and Certification Working Group

Advancing PKI knowledge and skills through structured training paths, certification …
CA
CA Working Group

A working group for discussions and information sharing among publicly trusted …
CBOM
CBOM Profiles Working Group

Developing a neutral, open methodology for defining Cryptographic Bill of Materials …

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Mark Cooper

Founder and CEO at PKI Solutions

About

Mark B. Cooper, president and founder of PKI Solutions, has been known as “The PKI Guy” since his early days at Microsoft. Mark has deep knowledge and experience in all things Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), including Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS), PKI design and implementation, Internet of Things (IoT), mobile security, and encryption. PKI Solutions provides software consulting, training, professional services, and assessments to help ensure the security of organizations now and in the future. At PKI Solutions, Mark and his team have implemented PKI Spotlight in a number of enterprises, many of them Fortune 500 companies, in industries including energy, IoT, technology, healthcare, and financial services, as well as federal, state, and local government. Mark has also led hundreds of PKI trainings, including private trainings, across the country, and around the world—from Scotland to Buffalo, from Sweden to Washington, D.C.—and everywhere in between.

Experience

  • Founder and CEO

    PKI Solutions

    Sep 2026 – Present

    Mark B. Cooper, president and founder of PKI Solutions, has been known as “The PKI Guy” since his early days at Microsoft. Mark has deep knowledge and experience in all things Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), including Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS), PKI design and implementation, Internet of Things (IoT), mobile security, and encryption. PKI Solutions provides software consulting, training, professional services, and assessments to help ensure the security of organizations now and in the future. At PKI Solutions, Mark and his team have implemented PKI Spotlight in a number of enterprises, many of them Fortune 500 companies, in industries including energy, IoT, technology, healthcare, and financial services, as well as federal, state, and local government. Mark has also led hundreds of PKI trainings, including private trainings, across the country, and around the world—from Scotland to Buffalo, from Sweden to Washington, D.C.—and everywhere in between.

Speaking

Post-Quantum Cryptography Conference

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Working groups and governance

  • Executive CouncilMemberJun 2026 – Present