Why "No" to AI Creates More Risk Than "Yes"
With Wade Foster, CEO of Zapier
Rob joins Wade Foster (CEO, Zapier) to discuss why blanket bans drive shadow AI, how to flip policy toward cautious "yes," and practical governance moves that work.
Chatbot Histories Is Becoming Evidence in Criminal Cases
Rob explains how AI conversation logs are becoming a new category of evidence in criminal investigations.
The Dark Side of AI: How Criminals Exploit ChatGPT
With Emily Compagno & Paul Mauro
Rob discusses how criminals are weaponizing AI tools and what law enforcement is doing to combat these new threats.
All Podcast Appearances
FOX TRUE CRIME PODCAST The Dark Side of AI: How Criminals Exploit ChatGPT
EARLEY AI PODCAST AI Security Leadership
RESILIENT CYBER Navigating AI's Impact on Cyber & the Workforce
CYBERSECURITY TODAY The Complex Landscape of AI and Cybersecurity
SANS CYBER LEADERS PODCAST The Human Edge of AI
REGULATINGAI PODCAST The Security Risks in America's AI Action Plan
THE PROFESSIONAL CISO SHOW From DFIR Godfather to AI Risk Advocate
COLORADO = SECURITY PODCAST Rob Lee, Chief of Research & CAIO at SANS Institute
CYBERSECURITY WHEREVER YOU ARE How SANS Fosters Action on Cybersecurity
CYBERSECURITY SIMPLIFIED AI — Friend or Foe in Cybersecurity?
CYBERSECURITY CATALYSTS (SANS) AI Skills, Workforce, and Readiness
MODUS CREATE: CHIEF INNOVATORS Conversations with Chief Innovators (SANS Institute edition)
PACKET PROTECTOR An Insider's Look at Security Certs
Speaking Engagements
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SIFT – FIND EVIL!! I Gave Claude Code R00t on the DFIR SIFT Workstation
Rob wired Claude Code into the DFIR SIFT workstation via Model Context Protocol, enabling timeline generation, memory analysis, and malware sweeps through natural language commands. 40+ hours of testing revealed what actually works and where AI fell flat.
The AI Attack Lifecycle: Digital Forensics and Intelligent Threats
With Dr. David Bray (Stimson Center)
The enemy is at the gate, moving at machine speed, and we are not ready. Defenders show up bound by policies and laws while criminal organizations operate without constraints. Rob discusses what defense looks like in 2026 with Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Chair of the Accelerator at The Stimson Center.
Complete Press Archive
DARK READING
Mastering Digital Breadcrumbs to Stay Ahead of Evolving ThreatsDATACONOMY
Quishing: The Hidden Danger Lurking in the QR CodesCNBC
'Quishing' Scams Dupe Millions of AmericansTECH REVOLT MAGAZINE
Exclusive: The Rise of AI-Generated Human VideosTECH REVOLT MAGAZINE
Tech Revolt Magazine: July 2025 (Features Rob)THE AMERICAN BAZAAR
Balancing AI Innovation and SecurityKHALEEJ TIMES
Strong Passwords Key to Privacy and Data ProtectionAI JOURNAL
The Data You Forgot Is the Data That Will Haunt YouINTELLIGENT CIO MIDDLE EAST
GISEC GLOBAL 2025: Rob T. Lee Addresses Growing Challenge of Securing AISC WORLD
2025's Most Dangerous New Attack TechniquesIT PRO
RSAC Day Three: AI, Automation, and Attack TechniquesSILICONANGLE
Balancing Act: Cybersecurity Learns to Live With AITAHAWULTECH
SANS Unveils Key Strategies for Securing AIINTELLIGENTCISO
Expert Insight: Rob Lee, Chief of Research & Head of FacultyTHE HILL
DeepSeek's Rise Raises National Security ConcernsHELPNETSECURITY
Rob Lee on Toxic Cybersecurity EnvironmentMIDDLE EAST ECONOMY
DeepSeek AI Database Breach Raises Privacy ConcernsHEALTH IT ANSWERS
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: RansomwareINDUSTRIAL CYBER
Effective Risk Management and Cyber-Resilient EnvironmentsIT BREW
To Prep for Third-Party Compromises, IT Pros Recommend Resilience PlanningMedia & Speaking Inquiries
For interviews, podcast appearances, and speaking engagements on AI security, cybersecurity leadership, and digital forensics.