Cybersecurity tip from Allan Alford: “Never forget the fundamentals.” They’re not basic—they’re essential. Tools help, but it’s process, policy, and people that hold the line.

Identity is the Attack Surface. The Merck breach wasn’t just a malware story—it was an identity story. In this episode of the HIP Podcast, we go behind the scenes of the $1.4B NotPetya attack with Lance Peterman, who lived it firsthand. hipconf.com/podcast/one-ac…

The best thing you can do for AD security? Implement admin tiering. Segmenting admin access into clearly defined tiers limits exposure, reduces lateral movement risk, and helps contain breaches before they spread. It’s a simple strategy with powerful results. Are you doing it?

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆? Lance Peterman was there when NotPetya hit Merck. Listen to the story hipconf.com/podcast/notpet…

It only took one overprivileged service account to bring a global pharmaceutical giant to its knees. Lance Peterman joins Sean Deuby on to unpack the identity flaws behind the 2017 NotPetya attack—and the lessons every security team should learn from it. hipconf.com/podcast/notpet…

Big ideas, expert insights, and an inspiring community—HIPConf24 set the standard for identity security innovation. Ready to shape the future? Secure your spot at #HIPConf25: register.hipconf.com/MbXMb3?utm_sou…

Where is Active Directory headed next? #HIPConf25 gives you a direct line to the Microsoft AD team! Join Linda Taylor and Cliff Fisher for an inside look at upcoming AD security features and enhancements. Register at hipconf.com/hip-conference

⚠️ Identity-based cyberattacks are getting more sophisticated. That means it’s even more important to cover the basics. Why? Most Active Directory attacks start with stolen credentials. 🔎 Learn more about the methods behind AD attacks: semperis.com/category/ident…

Feeling overwhelmed by CVEs, KBs, and endless AD attack paths? Daniel Stefaniak, IAM Guy at JPMChase, gets it. At the Hybrid Identity Protection Conference, Daniel shares his framework in his session, AD Attack Path Management: How to Stop the Insanity. hipconf.com/hip-conference/

Is it time to retire Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)? Sean Deuby sits down with 16-time Microsoft MVP and identity expert Sander Berkouwer to talk about the steady decline of AD FS and the rise of cloud-native authentication with Entra ID. hipconf.com/podcast/gettin…

⏱️ Join the HIP community to dig deep into identity forensics, machine identities, recovery after ransomware, attack path management, how AI is changing the threat landscape, and more. Learn with the best at #HIPConf25! hipconf.com/hip-conference/ #HybridAD #ITDR #BeTheDefender

Active Directory is breached. The clock is ticking. What happens now? Join Michael Van Horenbeeck, CEO at The Collective, at #HIPConf25 for a real-world post-attack recovery scenario and re-hardening strategies grounded in hands-on incident response. register.hipconf.com/event/8c5e23fe…

🚨 3 keynotes. One unforgettable experience. • Jen Easterly, Director of CISA • Chris Inglis, Former U.S. National Cyber Director • Dr. Mary Aiken, Cyberpsychologist & Global Authority on Human Factors in Cybersecurity Register now: register.hipconf.com/event/8c5e23fe…

In this HIP Podcast, Sander Berkouwer joins Sean Deuby to talk all things enterprise authentication—why AD FS is falling out of favor, how to modernize your identity stack, and what it really takes to move toward Zero Trust. 🔗 Listen to the full episode: hipconf.com/podcast/gettin…

The crown jewels of your environment—identity systems—are only as secure as the access to them. At #HIPConf25, Christopher Brumm will share how to close the gaps with Global Secure Access, Private Access, and Internet Access. Get your ticket: register.hipconf.com/MbXMb3?utm_sou…

This episode features Sander Berkouwer, a 16-time Microsoft MVP and Identity Architect, exploring the evolution of ADFS, how it's been used over the years, and why it's time to move on. Listen to the full episode here: hipconf.com/podcast/gettin…

They’ve been there. They’ve seen the value. Now it’s your turn. Join identity defenders from around the world at #HIPConf25 🎟️ Register today → bit.ly/4meIRk6

✈️Charleston:The Journey to Cyber Resilience Starts Here Every step closer to the HIP Conference is a step toward mastering hybrid identity security. Feel the momentum. Meet the community. Leave empowered. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the movement. register.hipconf.com/event/8c5e23fe…

We’re thrilled to welcome back our incredible #HIPConf25 sponsors! 🙌 Your support helps us create an environment where identity and access management pros can connect, share knowledge, learn from each other—and yes, have a little fun too.

Operational resilience isn’t just about recovery—it’s about survival. At #HIPConf25, Benjamin Cauwell, Head of Cybersecurity at Capgemini, shows you actionable steps to safeguard your business during a cyber crisis in his session. 👉Full HIP Conf Agenda: register.hipconf.com/event/8c5e23fe…