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