Unpacking the 2025 Verizon DBIR Report: Key Cybersecurity Insights for SMBs
Welcome back to Off The Wire! In this episode, hosts Tanner and Anthony dive deep into the 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR). With 35 years of combined IT experience, they discuss the evolving threat landscape, notable trends in cybersecurity, and the importance of proactively researching and analyzing risks. From third party breaches and rising ransomware attacks to the increasing impact of AI and the critical role of patch management, we break down the actionable insights every small to medium-sized business needs to know. Tune in to understand the current cybersecurity dynamics and how they can affect your organization. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the podcast to help us grow and aid others in their cybersecurity journey!
00:00 Introduction to Off The Wire Podcast
00:20 Diving into the Evolving Threat Landscape
01:14 Unpacking Verizon's DBIR Report
04:11 Notable Trends and Rising Threats
04:25 Third Party Breaches and Risks
09:09 Ransomware: Trends and Insights
14:03 Espionage and Nation-State Threats
18:11 Understanding Attack Vectors
23:03 Mitigating Zero-Day Exploits
23:34 Importance of Regular Scanning and Patching
24:19 Internal vs External Vulnerability Management
25:21 Credentialed Vulnerability Scans
28:14 BYOD and Credential Security
30:43 AI's Role in Cybersecurity
34:23 Phishing and Training Effectiveness
35:43 Ransomware Threats to SMBs
37:17 Backup Strategies and Recovery
43:43 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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