Theo de Raadt
OpenBSD and OpenSSH Founder
OpenBSD
OpenSSH
Biography
Theo de Raadt founded OpenBSD in 1995 and leads the OpenSSH project. His focus on security has influenced operating system design worldwide.
Daily Work
- Leading OpenBSD development
- Overseeing OpenSSH security
- Code review and security audits
- Coordinating releases
Challenges
“Security is not a feature, it’s a requirement. We write code as if an attacker is reading every line.”
Impact
OpenSSH secures virtually all remote access to Unix/Linux systems. OpenBSD’s security innovations have influenced the entire industry.