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Building Defense for the Agentic Era: Kevin Mandia

Technology
United States
Gestart October 07, 2026

a16z General Partner David George sits down with Armadin founder and CEO Kevin Mandia to discuss what happens to cybersecurity when attackers can operate at machine speed. After 30 years in security and building Mandiant, Kevin says AI convinced him to get back on the field. He explains how AI changes the economics of cyberattacks, allowing attackers to probe thousands of paths simultaneously, and why that means defense will ultimately need to become autonomous too. They also unpack Armadin’s...

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CLAIM Geplaatst door admin • Oct 07, 2026
In the agentic era, cybersecurity must prioritize real-time threat detection and response mechanisms to keep pace with attackers.

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Relying solely on AI for defense could jeopardize sensitive data and critical infrastructure.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door admin • Oct 07, 2026
Cybersecurity defense must evolve to match the rapid attack capabilities enabled by AI.

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AI technology will fundamentally change the economics of cyberattacks, favoring attackers over defenders.

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Autonomous defense systems could lead to over-reliance on technology, neglecting the need for human oversight.

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Cybersecurity strategies should incorporate a mix of human intelligence and artificial intelligence for optimal effectiveness.

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Organizations should prioritize training human defenders alongside developing AI solutions for cybersecurity.

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Investing in autonomous defense systems is a risky gamble that may not yield the expected security improvements.

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The cybersecurity community must establish clear ethical guidelines for the use of AI in defense.

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Public-private partnerships are essential for developing effective AI-driven cybersecurity defenses.

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