Jeffrey Duran is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience in operations, growth, and sales, including 15 years in cybersecurity. Currently serving as COO at QryptoCyber, he focuses on operational excellence and scaling processes to address the challenges of post-quantum risk and cryptographic discovery. His career includes leading roles in startups like Invotas (acquired by FireEye) and enSilo (acquired by Fortinet), as well as contributing to major organizations like Verizon and Army Cyber Command.

A 35-year U.S. Army veteran, Jeff’s strategic expertise was honed through seven overseas tours, managing initiatives from tactical to strategic levels. He is also a passionate advocate for integrating veterans into cybersecurity roles to address the industry's talent gaps.

As the former Head of Cyber Security Portfolio Strategy at Verizon, Jeff influenced key industry reports like the DBIR and Payment Security Report. He also advises SaaS firms and actively speaks on topics ranging from quantum security to operational strategies. His exemplary service has earned him numerous accolades, including the DoD’s top award for defense communications.

Through his leadership at QryptoCyber and beyond, Jeff continues to shape the cybersecurity landscape by enabling organizations to mitigate quantum risk, drive operational efficiency, and secure their futures.

Steve is a quantum security leader and futurist with over 20 years of experience in the security field and a CISA credential. He is founder and Chief Information Security Officer at Blackhills Quantum Computing USA LLC (BQCU), a company that offers quantum safe and secure private cloud and data centre solutions, quantum governance and physical security assessments.

He is also the Chief Executive Officer at Blackhills Quantum Computing and Marketing BV (BQCM), a company that provides hardware and software for quantum security applications, AI and facial recognition solutions, next generation firewalls, ransomware protection, EDR and antivirus, IP cameras, fences, domotics, and online marketing. 

Enabling digital transformation towards quantum security, using a hybrid and crypto agile approach that leverages the latest technologies and best practices to ensure ultra privacy and compliance for customers across various industries and regions.