Robert M. Lee
Robert M. Lee is the CEO and co-founder of Dragos, a global leader in industrial cybersecurity, a role he has held since co-founding the company in 2016. He is recognized for his pioneering work in industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity, including leading investigations into major cyberattacks and developing innovative solutions to protect critical infrastructure. Lee's leadership has been instrumental in positioning Dragos at the forefront of the industry.
Career Milestones
- Robert M. Lee, CEO of Dragos, is a recognized pioneer in industrial cybersecurity. He founded Dragos in 2016, establishing it as a global leader in protecting industrial control systems.
- Lee was recognized as EnergySec's 2015 Cyber Security Professional of the Year and inducted into Forbes' 30 under 30 for Enterprise Technology in 2016.
- He led the investigation into the 2015 Ukraine power grid cyberattack and has been involved in analyzing other significant industrial cyberattacks.
- Lee also developed the SANS Institute's first dedicated monitoring and incident response class for the industrial community.
- In 2022, he was named Security Executive of the Year by SC Media and an Entrepreneur of the Year by EY.
- His work continues to safeguard civilization by defending critical infrastructure.
About Dragos
Dragos, founded in 2016, is an industrial cybersecurity company specializing in operational technology (OT) environments. They help protect critical infrastructure across sectors like electric, oil & gas, manufacturing, and water. Their core features include asset visibility, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response, powered by threat intelligence. Benefits include enhanced security, reduced downtime, and improved cyber resilience.