Dr. Jacob Benjamin is the Global Practice Lead for ICS/OT Consulting at Dragos, responsible for the methodology, quality, and delivery of consulting engagements across industrial sectors worldwide. He leads a team of consultants performing OT cybersecurity assessments, architecture reviews, and tabletop exercises, at domestic and international critical infrastructure sites.
Prior to joining Dragos, Dr. Benjamin was a nuclear cybersecurity researcher at Idaho National Laboratory and a nuclear cybersecurity specialist for Duke Energy. Over the last ten years, Jacob has performed a variety of cyber-related tasks at many domestic and international critical infrastructures. He has substantial experience developing cybersecurity programs for nuclear power plants as well as performing cybersecurity risk assessments for critical digital assets, systems, and networks within industrial environments. Dr. Benjamin has provided his expertise for the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Jacob remains active in the industrial control system security community as an author on a several research publications and a speaker at various industry conferences. He continues to act as a part-time lecturer and subject matter expert for industrial cybersecurity workshops affiliated with Idaho National Laboratory.
- Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Coastal Carolina University
- Master of Science, Cybersecurity, Utica College
- Doctor of Philosophy, Computer Science, University of Idaho
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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