Silicon Labs announced it has appointed Ian N. Dawson as chief information security officer, tasking him with leading the company’s global cybersecurity strategy and governance as it strengthens cyber resiliency, protects intellectual property, and advances security-by-design practices across silicon, software, and cloud-connected products.
The company said Dawson brings more than 20 years of IT and cybersecurity leadership experience, including senior roles at Lumen Technologies and The Charles Schwab Corporation. Silicon Labs said Dawson has led global security operations, enterprise resiliency initiatives, and board- and regulator-facing cybersecurity programs, and has built teams spanning security architecture, identity and access management, threat and vulnerability management, security analytics, and cyber engineering.
Silicon Labs positioned the hire as part of its broader effort to support customers and long-term growth as demand increases for secure, intelligent wireless solutions across smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities applications.
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“We are pleased to welcome Ian to Silicon Labs’ leadership team. Ian’s depth of experience building and scaling global security capabilities will be instrumental as we continue to deliver secure, intelligent wireless solutions and strengthen resiliency, governance, and customer trust across our business.”
Daniel Cooley, Chief Technology Officer, Silicon Labs
“I’m excited to join Silicon Labs at a time when security is both a core business enabler and a competitive differentiator. I look forward to partnering across the company to advance security-by-design, deepen cyber resilience, and help protect our people, customers, and innovation.”
Ian N. Dawson, Chief Information Security Officer, Silicon Labs
