Summary
Ran Dubin is a Chief Innovation Officer and academic leader with 11 years of experience translating deep research in encrypted network traffic and malware analysis into deployable AI-driven cybersecurity products. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication Systems Engineering and has published extensively in top venues, including 15+ papers in IEEE TIFS, while also serving as an expert witness in high-profile internet network class claims. Ran has founded and exited a startup (SNDBOX) and spun academic IP into commercial ventures like Tope.AI, coupling product strategy with hands-on development of deep learning, NDR, DPI and SmartNIC/FPGA-accelerated solutions. At Ariel University he leads the ByteDefend Cyber Lab, mentoring graduate students and focusing on protecting critical infrastructure through novel AI methods for encrypted traffic, UEBA and malware disarmament. Known for bridging court-recognized network forensics, large-scale production engineering, and cutting-edge research, he combines academic rigor with a knack for shipping real-time, resource-efficient security systems.
11 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Communication Systems Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Communication Systems Engineering at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev