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