Zero Trust Inboxes: Block BEC & Ransomware | David Setzer |Episode 120

Guest: David Setzer, Founder & CEO at Mailprotector Episode: Talk To Th3 Doc — Ep. 120 Why it matters: Email fuels your business—and it’s also the top lane for Business Email Compromise (BEC) and ransomware. In this episode we make Zero Trust for the inbox simple and usable for SMBs, local government, and nonprofits. What you’ll learn Why “90% of cyber attacks use email” should change how you approve invoices and vendor changes How Zero Trust shows up in Microsoft 365 (MFA, Conditional Access, DMARC, least-privilege) A calm, first-hour response plan that stops wire fraud and account takeover Timestamps 00:00 Welcome & stakes for SMB leaders 03:10 The “crazy ex-spouse” inbox analogy (memorable risk frame) 04:35 The stat: 90% of attacks use email 14:25 Zero Trust for email—what it means in practice 23:05 BEC & invoice fraud: how the scam actually unfolds 27:24 “We have to change the economics” of attacks 31:50 Why this is easier now (tools + process) 56:50 Building a smart stack (M365 + specialized controls) & takeaways Connect with David: https://mailprotector.com Subscribe & listen to all episodes: https://www.fulcrumgroup.net/talk-to-th3-doc-podcast/ | Podcast feed: https://pod.link/1807560282 Work with The Fulcrum Group (DFW): Want a quick Inbox Health Check (DMARC/MFA/risky forwards) or a First-Hour Runbook you can follow under pressure? We’ll do it the No IT Jerks way—clear, practical, and business-first. 👍 Subscribe, leave a comment, and share with another leader. Keywords: Zero Trust email, BEC prevention, ransomware, Microsoft 365 security, DMARC, MFA, inbox security, SMB cybersecurity, DFW MSP, invoice fraud, phishing defense