Silicon Labs Appoints Ian N. Dawson as Chief Information Security Officer
Silicon Labs, a leader in low-power wireless innovation, announced the appointment of Ian N. Dawson as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In this role, Dawson will lead the company’s global cybersecurity strategy and governance, strengthening cyber resilience, protecting intellectual property, and advancing security-by-design across silicon, software, and cloud-connected products to support customers and long-term growth.
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Dawson brings more than 20 years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity, with senior leadership roles at Lumen Technologies and The Charles Schwab Corporation. Throughout his career, he has led global security operations, enterprise resiliency programs, and board- and regulator-facing cybersecurity initiatives. He has also built and managed globally distributed teams across security architecture, identity and access management, threat and vulnerability management, security analytics, and cyber engineering. His expertise spans DevSecOps, cloud and product security, AI governance, and intellectual property protection.
A recognized cybersecurity thought leader, Dawson actively contributes to industry information-sharing and policy discussions through sector groups and committees. He also holds multiple technical and leadership certifications from leading security organizations.
“We are pleased to welcome Ian to Silicon Labs’ leadership team,” said Daniel Cooley, Chief Technology Officer at Silicon Labs. “His deep experience in building and scaling global security capabilities will be critical as we continue to deliver secure, intelligent wireless solutions while strengthening resiliency, governance, and customer trust.”
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“I’m excited to join Silicon Labs at a time when security is both a business enabler and a competitive differentiator,” said Dawson. “I look forward to working across the organization to advance security-by-design, enhance cyber resilience, and protect our people, customers, and innovation.”
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