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Oct 8, 2025 
Sean Deuby, Principal Technologist at Semperis and host of the HIP podcast, delves into identity system security and the evolution of the Hybrid Identity Protection conference. He discusses the alarming rise of cyber incidents, like Chinese hackers targeting a major U.S. law firm, and emphasizes the importance of crisis preparedness within organizations. Deuby also highlights how real-life exercises can reveal security vulnerabilities and the crucial role of cyber psychology in combating phishing threats.
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Startups Driving AI-Driven Security
- SINET and DataTribe highlighted startups focusing on cloud, AI, and enterprise security innovation for 2025.
- Programs selected companies to spotlight technologies shaping cybersecurity's AI-driven future.
Control Employee AI Use With SSO
- Enforce single sign-on and managed AI access to regain visibility over employee AI use and prevent data leaks.
- Monitor and control generative AI integrations because many employees paste sensitive data into unmanaged chatbots.
HIP Conference Scaled From Small Start
- The HIP conference grew from about 30 people in 2017 to several hundred attendees by 2025.
- Sean Deuby and other founders built the vendor-agnostic event for identity practitioners and it receives rave reviews.