#301 - IDAC Sponsor Spotlight - Semperis

In this sponsored episode, Jim McDonald hosts Eric Woodruff, Senior Security Researcher at Semperis, to discuss the company's approach to identity security. They delve into Semperis' tools like Purple Knight and Forest Druid, focusing on their capabilities in detecting and mitigating Active Directory and Entra ID vulnerabilities. The conversation covers the critical role of prevention and response in ITDR, the impact of ransomware on Enterprise ID infrastructures, and the importance of ensuring a trusted state in Active Directory. They also touch on the upcoming Hybrid Identity Protection Conference and its significance for industry professionals. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Spotlight 02:15 Eric Woodruff's Background and Role at Semperis 05:22 Importance of Active Directory in Enterprises 06:45 Threats and Vulnerabilities in Active Directory 17:21 Tools and Solutions for Active Directory Security 22:41 Hybrid Identity Protection and Upcoming Conference 40:13 Closing Thoughts and Personal Anecdotes Learn more about Semperis: https://www.semperis.com/ Connect with Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericonidentity/ Meet Silver SAML: Golden SAML in the Cloud: https://www.semperis.com/blog/meet-silver-saml/ Hybrid Identity Protection Conference (HIP Conf) - Use code IDACpod for 20% off: https://register.hipconf.com/W7eVML Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.