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Prepare, Don't Just Prevent: How Adaptive Crisis Simulation Is Transforming Cyber Incident Response - Episode 74 - Marlow Bryant, Reflex Security

29 June 2026 36:12 The Cyber Security Matters Podcast

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Join hosts Harry Baldwin and Matt Rose in episode 74 of Cyber Security Matters as they sit down with Marlow Bryant, co-founder and CEO of Reflex Security. This engaging conversation explores the evolution from static tabletop exercises to dynamic, AI-powered crisis simulations that adapt in real-time to team decisions.


Marlow brings a unique perspective to cybersecurity, having spent nearly a decade in venture capital as VP at Marsh Capital and Clear Sky Security Fund, where he invested in cybersecurity and AI companies including XL, Spy Cloud, Mitigate, Accurate, and Together AI. His diverse background includes an unexpected stint in stand-up comedy, providing valuable insights into reading audiences and adapting communication >


Key Topics Covered:

• The journey from venture capital to founding a cybersecurity startup

• Building early-stage teams and adapting roles as companies grow

• Why organizational response matters as much as technical prevention

• The limitations of traditional tabletop exercises and simulation gaps

• How AI is transforming incident response and crisis preparation

• The future evolution of the tabletop exercise market

• Career advice for cybersecurity industry newcomers


About Marlow Bryant:

Marlow Bryant is co-founder and CEO of Reflex Security, an adaptive crisis simulation platform that replaces static tabletop exercises with AI agent-driven simulations. Before founding Reflex, he spent nearly a decade in venture capital, investing in cybersecurity and AI companies. He brings a unique perspective to the industry, combining technical expertise with experience in comedy and audience engagement.


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