The Inside Man
Season 1: Episodes 1-3
In the premiere of this educational cyber-thriller, hacker-for-hire Mark, code name “Romulus,” infiltrates a major tech company by scoring a job on their IT security team. Mark’s shadowy handler tasks him with tightening security while uncovering details about a huge merger deal. Even before his first day, he’s already gathered intelligence on his new colleagues through their overshared social media. Just when you think you know which side he’s on, Mark gets caught attempting corporate espionage—but will that stop him from downloading massive troves of confidential data?
Episode 1: The New Guy (Social Engineering)
Season 1: Episodes 4-6
Just when Mark thinks he’s hit a brick wall hacking Khromacom’s network security, a surprise party thrown by his new colleagues completely throws him off his game. Desperate for a breakthrough, he enlists an old pal to dumpster dive for confidential intel. After stealing a top employee’s notebook during a late‑night cleaning crew disguise, Mark faces an awkward encounter trying to sneak it back unnoticed. As Mark’s handler piles on the pressure about the high-stakes sting operation, Mark starts questioning the endgame. He’s ready to make his big move and upload the data, only to get halted by a very human moment when his boss offers him a full-time job. How will Mark respond with his two worlds colliding?
Episode 4: Surprise (Document Disposal)
With his new permanent position at Khromacom, Mark faces a crisis of conscience ascoworkers like Fiona awkwardly try to welcome him into the work “family.” Just as he’swarming up, a coworker named Erica falls victim to a ransomware attack that puts Mark’sloyalties to the test. Sensing Erica will be targeted at a finance conference, Mark getsassigned as her security detail, only for his handler to shockingly resurface posing as acharming businessman keen on manipulating Erica into divulging sensitive information.Mark attempts a counter sting against his handler with coworker and emerging best friendAJ. With the lines between good and evil blurring, who will Mark ultimately be loyal to?
Episode 7: Buying Time (Passwords)
Episode 9: Where the Wild Things Are (Travel Security)
Episode 10: Keep Your Friends Close (App Security and Permissions)
Even after averting disaster by recruiting AJ, Mark and his new partner make a chilling discovery that could extract all the confidential merger intel straight into the enemy’s hands! In a shocking climax, the handler’s identity and connection to Mark’s past is revealed, testing whether the former hacker’s redemption is sincere. With AJ emerging as Khromacom’s newest security hero, it seems the saga is reaching its climax...or is it?