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Dragos Appoints Rob T. Lee as Chief AI Officer for OT Cybersecurity

Dragos Appoints Rob T. Lee as Chief AI Officer for OT Cybersecurity

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ThreatCluster •November 5, 2026 at 16:49 UTC
  • •Rob T. Lee joins Dragos as Chief AI Officer to enhance OT cybersecurity.
  • •The rapid adoption of AI in industrial sectors poses unique security challenges.
  • •Lee will advise on AI's impact and work with partners to secure OT environments.

On November 4, 2026, Dragos announced the appointment of Rob T. Lee as its first Chief AI Officer. Lee, a veteran from the SANS Institute, will focus on guiding industrial and critical infrastructure organizations in managing AI's impact on their operations. He will work with customers and AI industry partners to enhance the security of operational technology (OT) environments. The rapid adoption of AI in these sectors is outpacing the development of OT-specific guidance, raising concerns about AI-enabled threats. Lee's role will include advising executive leadership and leading research on AI applications in OT. He emphasized the need for careful consideration of AI's operational implications, particularly in critical infrastructure settings.

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2026-11-04
Rob T. Lee appointed as Chief AI Officer
Dragos announced Rob T. Lee's appointment to guide AI strategy in OT cybersecurity.
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2026-11-05
Industrial Cyber reports on Dragos appointment
Industrialcyber.Co published details about Rob T. Lee's role and responsibilities at Dragos.
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What is Rob T. Lee's background?
Rob T. Lee has over 25 years of experience at the SANS Institute, focusing on AI and cybersecurity education.
What will Lee's role involve?
He will guide organizations in understanding AI's impact on OT and help secure their operations.
Why is AI adoption in OT a concern?
The rapid adoption of AI in OT environments is outpacing the development of specific security guidance, leading to potential vulnerabilities.