Former Palantir CISO Dane Stuckey Joins OpenAI

OpenAI has tapped Dane Stuckey, former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Palantir Technologies, to join its security leadership team. Stuckey will serve as co-CISO alongside Matt Knight, who was promoted to the role in September.

The move comes as OpenAI continues to strengthen its security infrastructure amid rapid growth and increasing scrutiny of AI technologies. Stuckey brings over a decade of experience in digital forensics, incident response, and security program development, including his tenure at Palantir, a company known for its government contracts and data analytics prowess.

In a post on X announcing his new role, Stuckey emphasized the critical nature of security in OpenAI's mission. "It is critical we meet the highest standards for compliance, trust, and security to protect hundreds of millions of users of our products, enable democratic institutions to maximally benefit from these technologies, and drive the development of safe AGI for the world," he stated.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman welcomed Stuckey, calling him "a genuine expert and great leader" in a separate post.

Stuckey's appointment aligns with OpenAI's recent efforts to expand its security capabilities. The company recently posted a job listing for a head of trusted compute and cryptography, signaling its intent to build more robust secure AI infrastructure.

This hire also comes at a time when OpenAI is reportedly seeking closer ties with the U.S. Department of Defense, an area where Stuckey's experience at Palantir could prove valuable.

During his time at Palantir, Stuckey made headlines for implementing strict security measures, including banning Android devices following the discovery of a hidden app on Google Pixel phones that posed potential security risks. He has also been a vocal advocate for open-source defensive technologies.