E39: Policy, AI, and Cyber Resilience with Amit Elazari
In this episode of Bad Actors, host Rebecca Cradick welcomes back Dr. Amit Elazari, CEO and Co-Founder of OpenPolicy, for an in-depth discussion on the fast-evolving cybersecurity and AI policy landscape.Together, they unpack the White House’s latest AI directives, the impact of new U.S. and global cybersecurity regulations, and the growing need for organizations to stay ahead of policy and compliance shifts. Dr. Elazari shares how OpenPolicy, partnering with leading organisations like Armis, is helping companies connect policy with business outcomes, integrate compliance into go-to-market strategy, and leverage AI for national security and operational resilience.
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E38: The Unseen Threats to Critical Infrastructure with Patrick Gillespie
In this episode of Bad Actors, host Rebecca Craddick speaks with Patrick Gillespie, OT Practice Director at GuidePoint Security, about the unique and often misunderstood world of operational technology (OT) and its critical role in many areas, from manufacturing to public utilities.Patrick discusses the increasing threats to critical infrastructure, the challenges of bridging the gap between IT and OT teams, and the importance of adopting a "survivable" security posture. He also explains how GuidePoint's partnership with Armis helps organizations gain visibility into their OT environments and prioritize vulnerabilities. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and the protection of our most vital systems.
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E37: Cybersecurity's Future: Platform, Consolidation, and Hyper-Growth with Alex Mosher
In this episode of Bad Actors, Alex Mosher, President of Armis, addresses one of the most overused terms in tech, "platform”, and clarifies what it truly means to build a platform company. He explains why emerging technologies like AI are forcing a massive consolidation in the cybersecurity industry, and why the future will be dominated by a few strategic players with the capability to scale at a hyper-pace.
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E36: Navigating the Cyber Maze with Chris Ebley
In this episode of our Bad Actors podcast, Chris Ebley, CTO of Blackwood, explains the challenges organizations face when balancing security investments with core business operations, like running a hospital or developing a new medical cure. As part of this, Chris considers the danger and promise of AI.He explores the ever-accelerating threat landscape, arguing that recent high-profile nation-state attacks are merely the "tip of the iceberg" of what’s to come in a hyper-connected world. Chris also offers invaluable advice for navigating the cluttered cybersecurity vendor market, revealing Blackwood’s approach led by asking one key question they put to every potential partner.
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E35: Moving from Compliance to Resilience with Matt Berry
In this episode of Bad Actors, Matt Berry, Global Field CTO for Cyber at WWT, joins our host Rebecca Cradick to discuss the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Focusing closely on the role of data combined with the human element, Matt explores that while AI poses new threats from attackers, it also presents a powerful opportunity for defenders to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.He shares insights on shifting from a compliance-first to a resilience-first mindset, and why leaders must prioritize the well-being and creative thinking of their teams. The conversation delves into the challenge of an ever-expanding threat landscape and the importance of arming people with the right tools, like AI, to combat alert fatigue and focus on high-level strategy.
Bad Actors is an Armis podcast series based on what is shaping the cyber and security landscapeincluding interesting, compelling, educational, and curious aspects around technology from experts in the field. All interlaced with true behind the scenes stories.
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