Secret Agents: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Business Risks, Cocktails and Fun!

Join Midnight Blue's covert ops command center for an evening of spy-inspired cybersecurity education, craft cocktails, and interactive stations. This ain't your typical IT event. It's a mission.

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YOUR MISSION AWAITS

Decode the Threats, Crack the Challenges, and Sip on Bond-worthy Cocktails in a Night of Covert Ops and Cyber Intel

Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Midnight Blue HQ, Pittsburgh, PA
5:00 pm

Mission Briefing

On Thursday, October 30th, 2025, Midnight Blue’s Pittsburgh HQ transforms into a covert ops command center.

You’ll sip martinis, solve cyber challenges, and discover the threats targeting your business—all while getting to know the passionate humans behind our fanatical IT experience.

Your Mission: 5 Interactive Stations

1. The Deception Desk

VOICE, TEXT & PHISHING SCAMS

3. The Threat Matrix

OUTDATED HARDWARE & SOFTWARE

4. The Digital Frontline

INSIDER RISKS & ACCESS THREATS

5. The Blueprint

NO IT ROADMAP

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1. The Deception Desk

VOICE, TEXT & PHISHING SCAMS

Step into the shoes of a cyber sleuth and identify malicious messages in our high-stakes challenge and enter the world of the Dark Web.

Your Challenge: Spot the Phish Showdown

How to Crack the Case: Collect a stamp in your mission passport by learning how advanced phishing simulations and training turn your team into your strongest defense.

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2. Ghost in the Machine

AI ATTACKS, AI MISUSE & IP LEAKAGE

Test your instincts in distinguishing between human and AI-generated content and threats while learning about growing AI risks both internally with staff and externally from criminals.

Your Challenge: Can you spot the bot? "AI or Human?" Quiz

How to Crack the Case: Collect a second stamp in your mission passport when you learn how AI can be dangerous both from cybercriminal usage and employee mis-usage.

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3. The Threat Matrix

OUTDATED HARDWARE & SOFTWARE

Explore our retro-futuristic exhibit showcasing outdated tech that once powered businesses but now poses serious risks.

Your Challenge: "Tech Time Machine" Quality

How to Crack the Case: Collect your third passport stamp when you enter the lab and learn about Proactive lifecycle management with upgrade planning and warranty tracking.

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4. The Digital Frontline

INSIDER RISKS AND ACCESS THREATS

Step into the role of an “insider” and navigate dangerous scenarios where access controls are at risk like your remote access and your smartphone, tablet or laptop in airports, stores, common areas and more.

Your Challenge: Role-Play Security Scenario. Can you spot the vulnerabilities? Can you exploit them?

How to Crack the Case: Collect your fourth stamp by exploring role-based access controls and off-boarding tools that protect from the inside out.

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5. The Blueprint

NO IT ROADMAP

Enter our war-room style setup and build a future-proof IT roadmap with guidance from our expert “agents.” You will need to perform a Gap Analysis of your mission and build a strategic plan.

Your Challenge: Build Your Own IT Roadmap

How to Crack the Case: Collect your final passport stamp by building an IT battle plan and hearing how strategic business reviews can align technology with your business goals.

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The Secret Agent Passport Challenge

Your Mission Passport:

Collect stamps from all five stations to complete your mission and qualify for the grand-prize drawing.

What You'll Experience:

  • Spy-worthy cocktails, shaken, not stirred!
  • Interactive cybersecurity challenges.
  • Meet the passionate humans behind Midnight Blue.
  • Branded agent badges and VIP gift bags. 
  • James Bond soundtrack and spy gadget decor.
  • Networking with fellow “agents” from the Pittsburgh region.

CLASSIFIED CLEARANCE REQUIRED

All of our beloved BlueCentral Managed IT & Cybersecurity clients (execs, managers, and decision makers), current non-clients looking for a Fanatical IT Experience, and anyone ready to outsmart hackers and level up their tech game are welcome to join the mission.