Your Data Just Got Held Hostage. Now What?

from Midway Business Podcast Hosted by Midway Business Podcast

In this episode, Butch Zemar chats with tech attorney Lisa Gavin, who’s navigated everything from fintech to ransomware settlements (yes, that’s a thing). Lisa lays out what happens when a hacker locks down your data and demands crypto—hint: there’s no Liam Neeson, just consultants billing by the hour and your cyber insurer asking if you’ve “read the policy.” She introduces tabletop drills—live-action crisis simulations where your leadership team roleplays disaster. No PowerPoints. No IT guy to save the day. Just real talk like: “What do we do if payroll gets hacked at 3 a.m.?” Spoiler: most companies have no clue. These drills help expose weak spots before a real breach does—and no, forwarding sketchy emails to your MSP doesn’t count as a plan. If your Wi-Fi password is taped to the breakroom fridge and your incident response plan is “hope,” this episode is your wake-up call. For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net or call 708-535-3006.