Dragos CEO Robert Lee On Bridging The Gap In OT Cybersecurity For Critical Industries - Ep. 199

The Chemical Show: Business Conversations with Top Executives in Chemicals & Materials Industry

When a cyberattack hits, can your company quickly identify if it’s mechanical mishap or malicious intervention? Join Victoria Meyer as she sits down with Robert Lee, CEO of renowned cybersecurity firm Dragos, to delve into the critical distinctions between IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operational Technology) cybersecurity. From safeguarding chemical facilities and power grids to the financial and national security risks tied to under-resourced OT security, Rob provides invaluable insights into the world of protective digital networks.

Rob shares his journey from the U.S. Air Force to establishing Dragos, including the pivotal moments and ethical stands that led him away from offensive cyber operations. Emphasizing the importance of scenario-based planning and risk assessment, this episode explores how companies can better prepare for potential cyber threats and the rising expectations from regulatory bodies.

Join us to learn more about these topics this week:

• Origin story of Rob Lee: US Airforce to National Security Agency to CEO of Dragos
• Cybersecurity: Information Technology (IT) versus Operation Technology (OT)
• Advising boardrooms about cyber security risks: Scenario-based approach in cybersecurity
• The role of executives and boards in cybersecurity
• Leadership as a young CEO

"Most governments, most board of directors, most business leaders are surprised to find that 95%, not a made-up statistic, about 95 percent of all the budget to cybersecurity efforts is going to the IT side of the house, not the OT side of the house. But you generate all your revenue and have all your safety impact and your business impact and national security impact on the other side of the house." - Robert Lee, CEO of Dragos

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