Paul German

CEO
Certes Networks

Paul German, CEO of Certes Networks, is a globally recognized cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of experience. His expertise in designing innovative security and networking solutions has made him a pioneer in data protection, leveraging technologies like transparent encryption and software-defined security. Under his leadership, Certes safeguards sensitive data for over 1,000 customers across nearly 100 countries.

Paul’s career highlights include founding a trailblazing VoIP security company—the first Freemium vendor in its market—and driving growth for Sipera (acquired by Avaya in 2011), making it the top-performing region. Since joining Certes in 2015, he boosted revenue by 50% and now leads the company’s global mission. A Brunel University graduate, Paul honed his skills at Cisco, Lehman Brothers, and BNP Paribas, excelling in securing complex networks and building high-performing teams.

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Presentation(s):

• Ai-driven Threats from Foreign State Actors in Critical Infrastructure

  Tuesday, June 17, 2025
  4:30 PM - 5:00 PM PT