Series 2 Bonus: The Human Edge of AI | 19

Cyber leadersPublished 15 Aug 2025

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James Lyne, Ciaran Martin & Rob T. Lee

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In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by SANS Chief of Research and Head of Faculty, Rob Lee, to tackle the one big issue on everyone’s mind, AI. Rob shares his expert insight on the rapid rise of AI, from mainstream adoption to cognitive impact, and examines the threats, opportunities, and where human judgment still matters.

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Meet Your Speakers

James Lyne

Chief Executive Officer at SANS Institute

James has spent the past 20 years of his life chasing cybercriminals around the Internet and, as a self-professed “massive geek”, has been involved in most cyber security disciplines.

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Ciaran Martin

Professor, Non-Executive Director, SANS Cyber Leaders Network at SANS

Respected as a world leader among public authorities for cybersecurity, Ciaran Martin is the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) founder and former head.

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Rob T. Lee

Chief AI Officer and Chief of Research at SANS Institute

Rob T. Lee is Chief AI Officer and Chief of Research at SANS Institute, where he leads research, mentors faculty, and helps cybersecurity teams and executive leaders prepare for AI and emerging threats.

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