Name: E40: Redefining Cyber Adversaries with Ben April by Armis Bad Actors Podcast
Duration: 19 min 14 s
Description: In this episode of Bad Actors, Ben April, CTO of Maltego, discusses the rapidly evolving world of threat intelligence and the challenges facing investigators. He addresses the major industry challenges of information overload and the role of AI as an "investigative assistant" but not a final decision-maker to combat complex crimes.

In this episode of Bad Actors, host Rebecca Cradick is joined by cybersecurity expert and leader in governance, risk, and compliance, Abi Dakin. Abi, who is neurodiverse and has a background in risk management, compliance, and security strategy, believes in making cybersecurity accessible and aligned with business goals.

Abi and Rebecca discuss how legislation, like GDPR, NIS2, and DORA, is shaping the cyber landscape and the challenges of building trust within a supply chain. In addition, they tackle the question: Are people the weakest link in cybersecurity? Abi shares her unique perspective on how human error and evolving cyber threats necessitate a "people-first" approach, focusing on education, secure tools, and technologies like Zero Trust frameworks.

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of human behavior, technology, and policy in the world of digital defense.

E33: The Human Element of Cybersecurity: A People-First Approach with Abi Dakin

In this episode of Bad Actors, Curtis Simpson, CISO and Chief Advocacy Officer at Armis, explores the industry shifts shaping the next era of cybersecurity with host Rebecca Cradick. Focusing on prevention and recovery, Curtis considers the trend toward platform consolidation together with the use of AI for both offense and defense security strategies. 

Filmed live at Black Hat USA 2025 in Las Vegas, this recording coincided with Armis reaching $300M in annual recurring revenue. In connection with the milestone, Curtis shares insight into Armis’ rapid growth from a single product to a comprehensive platform - enabled by continuous innovation and enabling CISOs to act as strategic risk advisers on equal footing with other business leaders.

E34: AI, Platforms & Prevention: Cybersecurity’s Next Era with Curtis Simpson

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.

E35: Moving from Compliance to Resilience with Matt Berry

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.

E36: Navigating the Cyber Maze with Chris Ebley

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.

E37: Cybersecurity's Future: Platform, Consolidation, and Hyper-Growth with Alex Mosher

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.

E38: The Unseen Threats to Critical Infrastructure with Patrick Gillespie

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.


E39: Policy, AI, and Cyber Resilience with Amit Elazari

In this episode of Bad Actors, Ben April, CTO of Maltego, discusses the rapidly evolving world of threat intelligence and the challenges facing investigators. He addresses the major industry challenges of information overload and the role of AI as an "investigative assistant" but not a final decision-maker to combat complex crimes.

E40: Redefining Cyber Adversaries with Ben April

Welcome to Cyber Things, a special edition podcast produced in partnership by Armis and N2K CyberWire that plunges into the hidden world beneath our connected reality. Inspired by Stranger Things, we explore the digital realm's own Upside Down - a space teeming with unseen devices, silent intruders, and invisible threats that quietly impact our everyday lives.

In this first episode, we tackle the core challenge of modern defense: seeing the unseen. Rebecca Cradick, VP of Global Communications at Armis, is joined by Kam Chumley-Soltani, Director of OT Solutions Engineering at Armis. They discuss what it truly takes for cybersecurity professionals to achieve full visibility and how early intelligence acts as a crucial barrier, stopping a devastating cyber storm before it breaks through the gate.

Tune in now to hear how defenders are fighting back against the digital demons that lurk in the shadows.

Cyber Things, EP01: The Unseen World with Kam Chumley-Soltani

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