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The HIP Podcast is the premier podcast for cybersecurity pros charged with defending hybrid identity environments. Featuring some of the world’s foremost identity and access management experts, Microsoft MVPs, F500 cybersecurity executives, industry analysts, and influencers, the podcast brings valuable practical insights and advice to its listeners.

The HIP Podcast is hosted by 15-time Microsoft MVP and Active Directory security expert, Sean Deuby. Sean brings 30 years’ experience in enterprise IT and hybrid identity to the show. An original architect and technical leader of Intel’s Active Directory and Texas Instrument’s NT network, Sean has been involved with Microsoft identity since its inception. Since then, his experience as an identity strategy consultant for many Fortune 500 companies gives him a broad perspective on the challenges of today’s identity-centered security. Sean is also an industry journalism veteran; as former technical director for Windows IT Pro, he has over 400 published articles on AD, hybrid identity, and Windows Server.

Presenting the HIP Podcast is Semperis, the pioneers of identity-driven cyber resilience for the hybrid enterprise. The company provides cyber preparedness, incident response, and disaster recovery solutions for enterprise directory services—the keys to the kingdom. Semperis’ patented technology for Microsoft Active Directory protects over 40 million identities from cyberattacks, data breaches, and operational errors.