How a Pharmacist Became a Pro Hacker (And What She Found in YOUR Tenant)

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How a Pharmacist Became a Pro Hacker (And What She Found in YOUR Tenant)

Mastering Microsoft Entra Security – Real Hacks & Fixes Exposed!

Merill Fernando

Sep 20, 2025

Transcript

Cybersecurity expert Erica shares her incredible journey from pharmacist to becoming a professional hacker. She reveals how attackers are bypassing modern security controls like MFA and what you can do to protect your tenant.

We talk about the most common configuration vulnerabilities that exist in almost every organization, the dangers of application onboarding, and the top five phishing vectors threat actors are using to gain initial access, including clever abuses of Microsoft Teams.

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About Erica

Erica has an amazing career arc, starting in pharmacy before pivoting to cybersecurity. With a deep, hands-on understanding of offensive security gained from platforms like Hack the Box and real-world penetration testing, she specializes in protecting and defending Microsoft Cloud tenants. Erica is passionate about sharing her knowledge on how to better protect your tenant and what bad guys are looking for.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-z-b4169598/