Bad Actors

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

Bad Actors

Show Notes

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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