Brian Hooper

Brian Hooper is currently the Principal Manager of AI Security Research at Microsoft, where they lead the Microsoft Threat Experts managed hunting service. They earned dual B.S. degrees in Computer Engineering and Computer Science from Northwestern University and possess over 10 years of experience in technology, focusing on software development, system engineering, and cybersecurity. Previously, Brian has held key roles at Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, and Equifax, and has also worked as an instructor at the SANS Institute. Their extensive expertise includes advanced research in hardware and software security, along with consulting on security assessments and penetration testing.