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Arun Kumar Elengovan
Okta, Inc.
Director, Security Engineering
Additional Information
Arun Kumar Elengovan is a distinguished security engineering leader with extensive expertise in applied cryptography, cloud security, and AI-driven defense systems. Over his career, he has guided large-scale security programs, built global engineering teams, and advanced modern approaches to identity, key management, and post-quantum readiness. Arun’s work spans technical depth and strategic impact, enabling organizations to design resilient systems that meet the evolving demands of secure digital infrastructure.He has served as a reviewer and evaluator for numerous international journals and conferences, contributing to the scientific rigor of research in cybersecurity, cryptography, and emerging technologies. His cross-disciplinary insight and mentorship have helped shape industry best practices, bridge academic and practitioner communities, and support the development of future security professionals.
Arun is a frequent speaker and thought leader on AI security, cryptographic agility, and next-generation engineering practices. His commitment to advancing secure technology ecosystems aligns with NIST’s mission of strengthening national cybersecurity through standards, innovation, and collaboration.