Kevin Mandia

As the CEO of Armadin, Kevin Mandia leads the company’s vision, business strategy, and operations, while guiding its mission of securing the largest and most complex environments around the world. He is a globally recognized cybersecurity visionary who is also a General Partner at Ballistic Ventures, where he mentors and funds the next generation of cybersecurity entrepreneurs. He is well known as the founder of Mandiant and the former CEO of FireEye, having spent over 30 years on the front lines of digital defense.

Mandia established Mandiant as the gold standard for digital forensics by shifting the industry paradigm from simple perimeter defense to a strategy of proactive hunting. This standard was solidified in 2013 with the release of the landmark APT1 report, which first unmasked state-sponsored cyber espionage on a global stage. He is also widely cited for his leadership during the 2020 SolarWinds supply chain attack, where his commitment to radical transparency alerted the global community to a massive intelligence operation.

Following the $5.4 billion acquisition of Mandiant by Google Cloud, Mandia continues to influence national security policy and private sector innovation. A frequent expert witness before the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, he provides a vital bridge between technical reality and geopolitical policy. His current work focuses on the evolution of AI-driven threats, making him a premier voice for organizations looking to secure a defensible and adaptive future.