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Jen Easterly to Keynote at the Hybrid Identity Protection Conference 2025

Semperis, a frontrunner in AI-driven identity security and cyber resilience, is excited to announce that Jen Easterly, the former Director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), will be the keynote speaker at the forthcoming Hybrid Identity Protection Conference (HIP Conf). The conference is scheduled to take place from October 7-9, 2025, in Charleston, South Carolina.

Easterly is a well-respected figure in cybersecurity, known for her significant contributions during her tenure at CISA, where she oversaw the agency’s expansion into a key entity responsible for U.S. cyber defense, managing a budget of $3 billion and leading a workforce of over 10,000 personnel. A veteran of combat and a former executive at Morgan Stanley, she possesses a wealth of knowledge in the fields of security, technology, and resilience.

During her keynote address, Easterly will emphasize the critical role of identity in today's security landscape, stating, "Defenders working in hybrid identity environments set the standard for resilience in a world where adversaries move fast and trust is everything." She is eager to connect with the community of identity-first defenders at the conference, acknowledging the increasing importance of identity in protecting organizations from cyber threats.

A Focus on Hybrid Identity Defense

The HIP Conf stands out as a premier global event tailored specifically for identity security professionals focusing on hybrid and multi-cloud environments. This year's agenda includes discussions on the latest advancements in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), the security implications of platforms like Active Directory, Entra ID, and Okta, and the essential strategies for building operational resilience against rapidly changing threat scenarios.

The 2025 conference program boasts an impressive lineup of sessions, featuring industry leaders who will provide insights into various aspects of identity security:

• - What's New, What's Next? Active Directory Roadmap – Linda Taylor, Principal Software Engineer, Microsoft
• - A Quarter Century, a Quarter Million Breaches: AD Security Incident Response in 2025 – Michael Van Horenbeeck, CEO, The Collective
• - The State of Identity Security 2026 – Henrique Teixeira, SVP, Strategy, Saviynt, and David Lee, Field CTO, Saviynt
• - Beyond Backups: Practical Steps to Build Operational Resilience – Ben Cauwel, Head of Cyber Security, Capgemini
• - From Hybrid to Full Cloud: Is It Right for You? – Joe Kaplan, Security Delivery Associate Director, Accenture
• - Demystifying Managed Service Accounts: Best Practices and Security Measures to Reduce Risk – Jorge De Almeida Pinto, Senior Incident Response Lead, Semperis

Moreover, returning attendee Alex Weinert, Chief Product Officer at Semperis and previous VP of Identity Security at Microsoft, will participate in discussions, reiterating the vital nature of identity in modern security architecture. He stated, "Identity is the new security perimeter, and as organizations modernize their infrastructure, they need to stay ahead of increasingly complex identity-based attacks."

The Conference's Unique Value

Unlike broader cybersecurity events, the HIP Conf is specifically designed for practitioners who are managing and defending hybrid identity environments. It fosters an environment of collaboration and knowledge-sharing that extends beyond the conference itself. Participants can expect to gain real-world strategies and forge valuable connections within the community.

For those interested in attending, registration for HIP Conf 2025 is open. Further details can be found at HIP Conf Registration.

About Semperis

As a leader in identity security, Semperis is dedicated to protecting critical enterprise identity services and supports security teams focused on defending hybrid and multi-cloud environments. With a mission to empower enterprises against cyber threats, Semperis provides a suite of innovative tools including the award-winning Hybrid Identity Protection Conference, HIP Podcast, and free identity security tools like Purple Knight and Forest Druid. Headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, Semperis also serves a diverse global clientele and government agencies, ensuring robust security in over 40 countries.

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