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

05/11/2025 56 min Episodio 120
Zero Trust Inboxes: Block BEC & Ransomware | David Setzer |Episode 120

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Episode Synopsis

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

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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.

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Keywords: Zero Trust email, BEC prevention, ransomware, Microsoft 365 security, DMARC, MFA, inbox security, SMB cybersecurity, DFW MSP, invoice fraud, phishing defense

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