Eric is a cryptographer and an expert on payment systems and risk management systems for electronic commerce. Prior to joining Signet Assurance, Eric consulted to banks, software companies, and payment processing firms. He frequently speaks on the subjects of security, digital money, and payment systems. Eric co-founded CYPHER-punks, an internationally recognized association of cryptanalysts. Eric earned a BA in Mathematics from University of California at Berkeley.

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A Cypherpunk's Manifesto is a notable paper writen by Eric Hughes