What's Your Number? The Next Generation of Cybersecurity - with Yevgeny Dibrov
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Nov 19, 2025 Yevgeny Dibrov, co-founder and CEO of Armis, discusses the explosive growth of device vulnerabilities that inspired his cybersecurity company. He shares insights on raising $435 million in pre-IPO funding and why many Israeli cyber firms struggle to go public. Yevgeny reflects on his journey from Ukraine to Israel and stresses the importance of talent retention. He also highlights AI's role in enhancing R&D and warns against the proliferation of small tactical cyber startups, urging for more ambitious ideas in the sector.
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Mapping The New Attack Surface
- Armis was founded to map and secure the new explosion of connected assets beyond laptops and servers.
- Yevgeny calls this mapping the 'Google Maps' of an environment to prioritize protection.
Critical Infrastructure Is Underprotected
- Critical environments (factories, utilities, hospitals) are attractive targets because they're underprotected yet high-value.
- Armis focused on these gaps early, addressing devices like MRI machines and robotic arms.
Leaving At Acquisition To Start Fresh
- Yevgeny left Adallom the same day the Microsoft acquisition closed and sacrificed 40% of his retention.
- He used customer conversations after that exit to shape Armis' product-market fit.