Inside The Mind Of A Hacker - Part 1 of Our 3 Part Masterclass Want to See How Hackers Think — and How to Stop Them? Most organizations invest in security tools — but tools alone won't stop an attacker who understands your people, your processes, and your weaknesses better than you do. That's why Verteks Consulting created a 3-Part Live Hacking Awareness Series, designed to show you exactly how attackers operate in the real world. This recording is Part 1 of the series, and it sets the foundation for everything that follows. You'll watch, step-by-step, how an attacker gathers intelligence, identifies vulnerabilities, to bypass MFA and makes their first move. Understanding this stage is critical — because if you can stop an attacker here, you can stop the breach entirely. Part 1: Gaining Access In this kickoff session, Mike DuPhily, Sr. Engineer at Verteks, walks you through the exact tactics real attackers use to break into an organization long before you ever see an alert. You'll gain visibility into the earliest—and most often overlooked—phases of compromise. This session covers: - Demonstrate a phishing attack: See how a realistic phishing email is crafted, delivered, and used to trick users into revealing sensitive information or granting unintended access. - Show how attackers can bypass MFA: Learn the common techniques attackers use to get around multi-factor authentication, including session hijacking, token theft, and real-time phishing proxies. - Reveal the kinds of information attackers can gather once they have access: Understand how quickly attackers can enumerate your environment, identify weak configurations, discover user credentials, and collect sensitive system details that help them escalate further.\ - Provide commonsense ways to protect yourself and your business: Walk away with practical, easy-to-implement strategies to reduce risk — including user training tips, configuration best practices, and simple defensive measures that significantly limit attacker opportunities. By the end, you'll see how quickly an attacker can gain a foothold—and exactly what you can do to prevent it. Want more security insights? Subscribe to our channel for Parts 2 and 3 of the Inside The Mind Of A Hacker - 3 Part Masterclass. To register for the live sessions, follow the link below: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3997257381316487259 - Part 2: Hunkering Down - Dec 18, 2025 · 10:00 AM ET - Part 3: Escaping with the Loot - Jan 20, 2026 · 10:00 AM ET Ready to strengthen your organization's security posture? Visit our website, reach out to our team, or schedule a cybersecurity review today. Website: www.Verteks.com Phone: 877-Verteks Email: info@Verteks.com