During a live-streamed event this week, Armis co-founders Yevgeny Dibrov and Nadir Izrael discussed the future vision of their company. The focus of their discussion centered around the newly announced AI-powered cyber exposure management platform known as Centrix™.
According to Nadir Izrael, CTO and Co-Founder of Armis, the traditional cybersecurity boundaries no longer exist in a perimeter-less world where assets are digitally connected. He explained that legacy on-premises systems and point solutions are no longer adequate, leaving critical assets exposed to cyber criminals and bad actors. Izrael emphasized the importance of an AI-driven approach to cybersecurity in order to address the scale and dynamic nature of the attack surface.
This message from Armis comes at a crucial time, especially considering recent cyberattacks like the one on MGM over the weekend. Curtis Simpson, Armis CISO, highlighted the struggles that organizations, particularly larger ones, face in achieving proper cybersecurity. He stated that by 2025, the number of connected assets is estimated to grow to 50 billion, with 80% of these assets remaining unseen and lacking security measures. Simpson also noted that vulnerabilities have increased significantly in the past six years.
The complexity of today’s environments, with various interconnected assets, provides attackers with opportunities to exploit vulnerabilities on unseen assets. Simpson explained that traditional security stacks were not designed to handle this level of complexity and exponential growth of assets. He emphasized the need for continuous, contextual visibility into the entire attack surface and the importance of vulnerability mitigation, prioritization, and remediation.
Armis Centrix™ is introduced as the solution to these challenges. It aims to provide organizations with the ability to see, protect, and manage their entire attack surface, protecting mission-critical assets from cyber threats. Centrix™ is built in the cloud and powered by AI, offering a modular approach to cyber exposure management. It encompasses four solutions: asset management and security, OT/IOT security, medical device security, and vulnerability prioritization and remediation.
Armis shared that many customers globally have embraced its platform, with a 50% adoption rate of two solutions and over 15% using three or more solutions in the past year. Notable companies that have benefited from Armis’ solutions include Vestas, Reckitt, Booking Holdings, the Port of Antwerp, and JLR.
Steffen Høgh Vinter, Director CMRC Enablement and Problem Management at Vestas, commended Armis for its ability to detect and respond to threats, which has proven invaluable in day-to-day operations. David Boyd, Director of Cyber Strategy & Engagement at Reckitt, praised Armis for providing visibility into their factories, identifying vulnerabilities, and detecting unusual behavior in the network. Spencer Mott, Chief Security Officer at Booking Holdings, highlighted the importance of Armis in providing real-time intelligence and discovering rogue devices on the network.
Yevgeny Dibrov, CEO and co-founder of Armis, concluded the discussion by emphasizing the company’s focus on empowering businesses with asset intelligence and actionable plans to ensure the safety and operational integrity of their infrastructure. He measured the success of Armis not only in financial growth but also in the positive impact it has had on various industries.
In summary, Armis has unveiled its new AI-powered cyber exposure management platform, Centrix™, which aims to address the challenges of cybersecurity in a perimeter-less world. The platform offers a modular approach to cyber exposure management, providing organizations with the tools to see, protect, and manage their entire attack surface. With notable customers such as Vestas, Reckitt, Booking Holdings, the Port of Antwerp, and JLR, Armis continues to make a positive impact in the cybersecurity landscape.