E40: Redefining Cyber Adversaries with Ben April

Go beyond the fortress with Alex Mosher (President & CRO of Armis) live from RSAC 2026. Discover why cybersecurity must shift from "medieval walls" to proactive, AI-driven resilience. Watch to learn how to tackle massive vendor sprawl, align security with business outcomes, and protect your organization from modern threats.

Legacy software is one of the biggest blind spots in modern cybersecurity. Michael Bimonte, CTO, GHE at Armis, joins host Rebecca Cradick, VP of Global Communications, to kickoff the Bad Actors podcast series return in 2026 - explaining why securing the unsecured must come first for IT teams, particularly in the healthcare and education sectors.

In the final episode of Cyber Things, we explore the ending of Stranger Things and the powerful cybersecurity lessons hidden beneath its surface. From the myth of the “dark hand” to threats that don’t look like threats at all, this episode examines why the most damaging risks are often the ones we trust, ignore, or assume are safe. Just like Hawkins, our digital world isn’t undone by obvious villains, but by what’s been hiding in plain sight all along.

Welcome to Episode 2 of Cyber Things, a special edition podcast produced in partnership by Armis and N2K CyberWire in an homage to Stranger Things. Host Rebecca Cradick, VP of Global Communications at Armis, is joined by Curtis Simpson, CISO at Armis, to dive deep into the rise of the “Hive Mind”: the collective, connected threat ecosystem where attackers share tools, data, and tactics across the dark web, evolving faster than ever through AI-powered reconnaissance and automation.This is essential listening for anyone seeking to better understand how today’s adversaries no longer operate alone, but as a distributed learning network that observes, adapts, and strikes with speed and precision. Tune in now to learn how organizations can think upside down, harness AI, and build defenses that move at the speed of today’s threats - before the shadows reach your network.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.