Victor Ruzhentsev

V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University

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Victor Ruzhentsev is a cybersecurity researcher whose work focuses on the vulnerabilities and resilience of cryptographic protocols, particularly the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol. His most-cited paper, "Comparison of Modern Network Attacks on TLS Protocol" (2018, 14 citations), provides a systematic analysis of contemporary threats to TLS, dissecting the protocol’s dual-layer architecture—the Record Protocol for data encapsulation and the Handshake Protocol for authentication. Ruzhentsev’s contribution lies in cataloging and comparing attack vectors, offering a clear taxonomy that helps practitioners and researchers understand where TLS remains exposed despite its widespread use. This work has been cited by subsequent studies on protocol hardening and network security, reflecting its value as a reference for both academic and applied contexts. By bridging theoretical vulnerabilities with practical attack scenarios, Ruzhentsev has advanced the conversation around securing internet communications. His research underscores the ongoing arms race between protocol designers and adversaries, making him a notable voice in the field of applied cryptography and network defense.