ATLANTA - GeorgiaChron -- Renowned cybersecurity thought leader Jim West, founder and CEO of TopCyberPro.com and a globally recognized expert in cyber governance, cryptography, and emerging technologies, double-headlines this week at the 2025 EC-Council Hacker Halted and Global CISO Forum, held Oct. 1-2 at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center.

With more than 30 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, West brings unmatched depth to his second consecutive appearance at the annual conference and invitation-only forum. West will present "The Encryption Endgame: Beating the Quantum Clock" to explore how rapidly advancing quantum computing poses existential risks to today's encryption methods and what steps enterprises must take now to prepare for a post-quantum future.

West's extensive background spans government, military, space, and commercial cybersecurity programs. He holds elite credentials such as CISSP-ISSEP, ISSMP, ISSAP, GCIH, GPEN, GSLC, PMP, C-CISO, and S-CISO, and is widely recognized for translating complex topics like cryptography and risk management into actionable guidance for professionals across all domains.

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"Jim West is the rare kind of leader who doesn't just predict the future—he prepares people for it," said Chief Operating Officer Michelle Kaldenberg. "His work around post-quantum cryptography is both urgent and practical, helping organizations navigate the shift with confidence and clarity."

This year, West has spoken worldwide with keynote presentations on quantum threats—including at ISACA North America (Orlando), G6 Cybersecurity Summit (Germany), and engagements in Tokyo—earning acclaim for his insights into crypto-agility, Mosca's theorem, and the harvest-now, decrypt-later threat model.

Beyond his role as a speaker, West is a globally sought-after mentor and educator, having helped more than 150,000 individuals pass cybersecurity certification exams through his platform TopCyberPro.com. His eBook, Cybersecurity and Test Tips, is ranked among the Top 100 Cybersecurity Books by BookAuthority.org.

About Jim West

Jim West is an award-winning cybersecurity professional, educator, and CEO of TopCyberPro.com. With more than three decades of experience, he is a global thought leader on secure architecture, cryptography, and quantum risk. He has presented at leading forums including Hacker Halted, CSfC Tech Day, Global CISO Forum, and ISACA conferences worldwide.

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About TopCyberPro.com

TopCyberPro.com was established in 2020 by Cybersecurity Expert and Author Jim West, based out of Houston, Texas, to affordably train, coach, and mentor promising individuals to change their career trajectory to close the skills gap in cybersecurity.

For more information, visit: https://www.TopCyberPro.com.