Press & Media
Every press hit, interview, and podcast appearance — newest first.
Podcast
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.
Press
Chatbot Histories Is Becoming Evidence in Criminal Cases
Rob explains how AI conversation logs are becoming a new category of evidence in criminal investigations.
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Podcast
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.
PressAug 2026
Fast Company
The White House wants private companies to hack cybercriminals. What could go wrong?PressAug 2026
BankInfoSecurity
Why Forensics, Incident Response Agents Need Good ValidationPressAug 2026
CNN — The Situation Room
Rob on the segment (shared via Rob's LinkedIn)PressAug 2026
CBS News
AI models are behaving unexpectedly. Experts warn of "a really bumpy road" ahead.PressAug 2026
Barron's
When Rogue AI Launches A Cyberattack, Who Is Legally Responsible?PressJul 2026
TechTarget
What CISOs should take from the Hugging Face-OpenAI incidentPressJul 2026
Fast Company
The glaring hole in Congress's plan for an AI kill switchPressJul 2026
Axios
OpenAI's Hugging Face hack is a cybersecurity warning shotPressJul 2026
Forbes
OpenAI's Hugging Face Breach Shows Frontier AI Guardrails Are FailingPressJul 2026
American Banker
OpenAI models' Hugging Face breach is a red flag for bankersPressJul 2026
The Washington Post
As China advances in AI, Trump faces a new test in the technology racePressJul 2026
WSJ Pro
Renegade AI Systems Bring Security Leaders' Worst Fears to LifePodcastMar 2026
[un]prompted Conference
SIFT — Find Evil! I Gave Claude Code Root on the DFIR SIFT WorkstationSan Francisco • AI Security Practitioner Conference
PodcastFeb 2026
CXOTalk
The AI Attack Lifecycle: Digital Forensics and Intelligent Threats (Ep. 910)With Dr. David Bray, Stimson Center
Podcast2026
Agents of Scale
Why "No" to AI Creates More Risk Than "Yes"With Wade Foster, CEO of Zapier
Podcast2026
Earley AI Podcast
AI Security LeadershipSeth Earley
PodcastNov 2025
Fox True Crime Podcast
The Dark Side of AI: How Criminals Exploit ChatGPTEmily Compagno & Paul Mauro
PressOct 2025
Rolling Stone
Chatbot Histories Is Becoming Evidence in Criminal CasesPressSep 2025
Dark Reading
Mastering Digital Breadcrumbs to Stay Ahead of Evolving ThreatsPodcastSep 2025
Resilient Cyber
Navigating AI's Impact on Cyber & the WorkforceEpisode 112 • Chris Hughes
PodcastSep 2025
Cybersecurity Today
The Complex Landscape of AI and CybersecurityJim Love
PressAug 2025
The American Bazaar
Balancing AI Innovation and SecurityPodcastAug 2025
SANS Cyber Leaders Podcast
The Human Edge of AIJames Lyne & Ciaran Martin
PodcastAug 2025
RegulatingAI Podcast
The Security Risks in America's AI Action PlanSanjay Purohit
PressJul 2025
Dataconomy
Quishing: The Hidden Danger Lurking in the QR CodesPressJul 2025
CNBC
'Quishing' Scams Dupe Millions of AmericansPressJul 2025
Tech Revolt Magazine
Exclusive: The Rise of AI-Generated Human VideosPressJul 2025
Tech Revolt Magazine
Tech Revolt Magazine: July 2025 (Features Rob)PodcastJul 2025
The Professional CISO Show
From DFIR Godfather to AI Risk AdvocateDavid Malicoat
PodcastJul 2025
Colorado = Security Podcast
Rob Lee, Chief of Research & CAIO at SANS InstituteEpisode 276 • Frank Victory
PressJun 2025
Khaleej Times
Strong Passwords Key to Privacy and Data ProtectionPressMay 2025
Intelligent CIO Middle East
GISEC Global 2025: Rob T. Lee Addresses Growing Challenge of Securing AIPressMay 2025
AI Journal
The Data You Forgot Is the Data That Will Haunt YouPressMay 2025
SC World
2025's Most Dangerous New Attack TechniquesPressMay 2025
IT Pro
RSAC Day Three: AI, Automation, and Attack TechniquesPressMay 2025
SiliconAngle
Balancing Act: Cybersecurity Learns to Live With AIPressApr 2025
TahawulTech
SANS Unveils Key Strategies for Securing AIPressApr 2025
IntelligentCISO
Expert Insight: Rob Lee, Chief of Research & Head of FacultyPressFeb 2025
HelpNetSecurity
Rob Lee on Toxic Cybersecurity EnvironmentPressFeb 2025
The Hill
DeepSeek's Rise Raises National Security ConcernsPressJan 2025
Middle East Economy
DeepSeek AI Database Breach Raises Privacy ConcernsPodcast2025
DOS Won't Hunt
What Cybersecurity Guardrails Do CIOs and CISOs Want for AI?InformationWeek
PressOct 2024
Health IT Answers
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: RansomwarePressOct 2024
Industrial Cyber
Effective Risk Management and Cyber-Resilient EnvironmentsPodcastOct 2024
Cybersecurity Wherever You Are
How SANS Fosters Action on CybersecurityEpisode 112 • Tony Sager (Center for Internet Security)
PodcastOct 2024
Cybersecurity Simplified
AI — Friend or Foe in Cybersecurity?Episode 56 • High Wire Networks
PressJul 2024
IT Brew
To Prep for Third-Party Compromises, IT Pros Recommend Resilience PlanningPodcast2024
Cybersecurity Catalysts (SANS)
AI Skills, Workforce, and ReadinessSANS / YouTube
Podcast2024
Modus Create: Chief Innovators
Conversations with Chief Innovators (SANS Institute edition)Pat Sheridan
Podcast2023
Packet Protector
An Insider's Look at Security CertsPacket Pushers, PP003 • Ethan Banks
Media & Speaking Inquiries
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