Roundtable: Securing Hybrid Identity Deployments in 2026
How are hybrid identity defenders realistically contending with the proliferation of identity-focused cyberattacks we see today? With the practical challenges of rising AI-enabled attacks, budget allocation for security initiatives, and managing multi-cloud environments, it’s easy for cybersecurity professionals to get overwhelmed.
This discussion—featuring HIP Community experts Jorge De Almeida Pinto, Eric Woodruff, Michael Van Horenbeeck, Christopher Brumm, and Alex Weinert—reminds you that most attacks still use traditional methods, so the basic security hygiene you already practice is crucial. Even if you’re working with limited resources, following prioritized remediation guidance from security tools such as Purple Knight and Forest Druid can help you significantly improve your security posture and overall business resilience.
Refresh your understanding of hybrid Active Directory security challenges and incident response strategies, with practical tips for minimizing panic during cyber incidents.
Through live demos, Microsoft MVP Christopher Brumm shows how you can implement granular access controls, privileged identity management, and access packages for partners and consultants, while maintaining high security standards.
In this panel discussion, discover how ransomware has profoundly changed disaster recovery and why true cyber resilience requires collaboration between IT operations, identity, and cybersecurity teams, with stress-resistant leadership empowered to make critical decisions quickly.
