Bad Actors
Bad Actors is an Armis podcast series based on what is shaping the cyber and security landscape including interesting, compelling, educational, and curious aspects around technology from experts in the field. All interlaced with true behind the scenes stories.
Episodes
July 17, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode of Bad Actors, recorded live at RSA 2025 in San Francisco, Trevor Dearing, Director of Critical Infrastructure Solutions at Illumio, dives into the challenges critical infrastructure sectors face, the importance of breach containment, and the role of zero trust and segmentation in improving security.
Trevor explores how Industry 4.0 and interconnected systems create vulnerabilities, why focusing on foundational basic...
Trevor explores how Industry 4.0 and interconnected systems create vulnerabilities, why focusing on foundational basic...
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This episode, recorded during RSA 2025 in San Francisco, Andrew Grealy, Head of Armis Labs, and Michael Freeman, Head of Threat Intelligence at Armis, discuss the evolving threat landscape and the critical findings unveiled at their "Dark Web Detectives" event.
The conversation dives deep into how AI is being wielded by threat actors, not just for efficiency but also in ways that introduce vulnerabilities into systems. From AI-gener...
The conversation dives deep into how AI is being wielded by threat actors, not just for efficiency but also in ways that introduce vulnerabilities into systems. From AI-gener...
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In this episode of Bad Actors, Alex Mosher, President of Armis, delves into the future of cybersecurity and the innovations driving the industry forward. With over 25 years of expertise, Alex explores critical topics such as the impact of the recent UK-US trade agreement on the tech sector, the vital role of global collaboration in fostering cybersecurity talent and innovation, and the increasing influence of AI in shaping modern s...
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June 26, 2025 • 13 mins
This episode, recorded during RSA 2025 in San Francisco, features Dr. Amit Elazari J.S.D., CEO and Co-Founder of Openpolicy. Dr. Elazari dives into the importance of collaboration between industry and government stakeholders, sharing insights from key events and partnerships. The discussion highlights how AI adoption, policy awareness, and international collaboration are becoming critical in addressing emerging threats and maintain...
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June 25, 2025 • 18 mins
In this episode, Andrew Wilder, Chief Security Officer at Vetcor, explores modern cybersecurity's evolving challenges and priorities. With over 25 years of experience across multiple sectors, Andrew shares his insights on the changing role of the CSO, the importance of strong vendor relationships, and how Vetcor integrates cybersecurity into its operations while consolidating veterinary practices. Andrew dives into key strategies f...
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June 5, 2025 • 17 mins
In this episode, Aaron Weismann, CISO at Main Line Health, explores the unique challenges of securing healthcare organizations. Aaron shares how he tackles ransomware, phishing, and legacy tech while maintaining 24/7 hospital operations. Discover his strategies for integrating AI, training staff to spot cyber risks, and strengthening security as a pillar of patient care while navigating tight budgets and evolving threats.
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May 28, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode, CTO & Co-Founder at Armis, Nadir Izrael, dives into the pressing topic of AI-powered cyber threats and their implications on global security. Nadir highlights how artificial intelligence is drastically transforming cyberwarfare by amplifying the scale and sophistication of attacks and reducing the barriers for new threat actors to join the fray.
The conversation emphasizes the urgent need for advanced defensive ...
The conversation emphasizes the urgent need for advanced defensive ...
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October 21, 2024 • 24 mins
In this episode, Chief Information Security Officer at CAVA, Eli Edelkind, discusses the evolving role of cybersecurity amidst technological advancements like AI and cloud-based solutions. He emphasizes the importance of shifting from a mindset of isolation to one of collaboration to strengthen security defenses. Eli also dives into the necessity of standardization within the cybersecurity industry to create structured guidelines t...
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August 20, 2024 • 34 mins
In this episode, Director of Network Security at iTron Solutions, Harry Woolford dives into the cybersecurity issues amid an increasingly chaotic digital landscape. He shares anecdotes about security breaches, and discusses the importance of safeguarding personal information and the ramifications of human error and deep fakes.
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July 24, 2024 • 38 mins
Founder of T2 Ridge, LLC, Rob Thomas, shares his experience managing IT complexities within the U.S. federal government while navigating leadership transitions and ensuring cyber resilience.
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July 11, 2024 • 25 mins
In this episode, Andrew Grealy, Head of Armis Labs, and Michael Freeman, Head of Threat Intelligence at Armis, share their insights and highlight the pivotal role of AI in cybersecurity, emphasizing its ability to power Armis’ threat detection and proactive defense mechanisms. Listen now to learn the necessity for regulation, particularly in critical systems to ensure reliability and prevent bias, the need for defensive tools and t...
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In this episode, CEO and Co-Founder of OpenPolicy, Dr. Amit Elazari J.S.D., discusses the current state of cybersecurity policies, how incident reporting & regulation are going through major shifts, AI’s need for expedited compliance requirements, and more!
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July 3, 2024 • 23 mins
In the newest series of Bad Actors, Armis Co-Founder & CTO, Nadir Izrael, discusses Cyberwarfare in the age of AI. He explores how AI is being leveraged in cyberwarfare, the implications, and what organizations can do to protect themselves.
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January 11, 2024 • 32 mins
In this episode, Curtis Simpson joins us to chat about AI voice manipulation, why you shouldn't blindly trust a phone call, and lessons learned from The Little Mermaid.
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December 21, 2023 • 26 mins
In this episode, Nadir Izrael joins us to chat about the rapid growth of AI, the effect it has on Cybersecurity, and how it will impact and change our lives, and potentially the world order as we know it.
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December 7, 2023 • 25 mins
In this episode Sarah Oeson, CEO of Empower Solutions, shares her expertise on the Federal Cybersecurity attack surface, her insights on running a remote-first company and takes us on a trip to Tolkien's middle-earth.
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November 16, 2023 • 25 mins
In this episode Sean Telles, Chief Strategy Officer at Alchemy Global Networks, discusses unmanaged endpoints, Zero-Trust, challenges of securing Grand Central Terminal, his learnings from Y2K and cybersecurity in the new world of VR.
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November 2, 2023 • 20 mins
In this episode, Fred Gordy, Director of Operational Technology and Risk Assessment at Michael Baker International, joins us to discuss the future of smart building technology, the new threat of AI-generated malware, and his highly controversial taste in music.
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June 14, 2023 • 12 mins
In this episode, Dr. Parnaz Rafatjou joins us again, this
time to discuss how to get in to tech, women and the
industry, and tips for visiting Italy.
time to discuss how to get in to tech, women and the
industry, and tips for visiting Italy.
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May 31, 2023 • 16 mins
Gorka Sadowski, Chief Strategy Officer at Exabeam, explains what XDR is, the importance of investing in it, and why motorcycles and tapas are his two favorite things.
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