When the Breach Happens: Ransomware, BEC, and the Modern Threat Landscape (Part 1 of 2 with Shawn Mendel)

Cyber incidents don't start with panic. They start with patterns.In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Shawn Mendel — Director of Professional Services and Incident Response Manager at High Point Networks — breaks down the modern threat landscape driving today's incidents. With nearly 30 years of experience, 15 as an engineer, and a reputation for calm, clear-headed leadership under pressure, Shawn brings the data and the real-world perspective leaders need before the crisis call ever comes.In this episode:→ The three most common attack vectors cybercriminals use today→ Why 43% of incidents are ransomware — and what that actually costs a business beyond the ransom itself→ Business email compromise: how threat actors become someone you trust→ What to ask your cyber insurance company before you ever need to call them→ Why a tabletop exercise may be the most important thing your leadership team hasn't done yet_____00:00 — Cold open: "Would you know what to do?" 00:56 — Welcome & Shawn Mendel introduction 03:21 — Episode topic overview: today's threat landscape 03:57 — Attack vectors: what we're up against 05:45 — The data: ransomware, BEC, and breach statistics 07:45 — Ransomware deep dive: history and evolution 11:08 — What to expect if you're hit: insurance, downtime, recovery 15:35 — Table top exercises: how it works and how to protect yourself 20:06 — Cliffhanger outro & Part 2 tease_____New episodes every other Wednesday.Connect with us: 🌐 highpointnetworks.com 📱 LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @highpointnetworksSubscribe — Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | And wherever you listen.Get to the Point is produced by High Point Networks for informational purposes only. Guests include High Point Networks professionals as well as subject matter experts from across the industry, each speaking from their own experience and expertise. Content shared is intended as general information and should be evaluated within the context of your specific organization and circumstances. Views expressed by outside guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of High Point Networks or its affiliates. High Point Networks assumes no liability for decisions or actions taken based on content discussed in this podcast.