Behind the Breach

Cowbell

Behind the Breach takes you inside the moments that define a cyber incident. Each episode walks through a real or simulated breach step by step — from detection to containment to recovery — with insights from incident response experts on what actually happens when systems go down and decisions matter most. Designed for insurance brokers, business leaders, and anyone responsible for managing cyber risk, the series explores not just how breaches unfold, but what organizations can do to respond with clarity and control.

Season 1

  1. Episode 1

    Inside the First 24 Hours of a Breach

    When a ransomware attack hits, the first 24 hours shape how an organization responds. In this episode of Behind the Breach, we walk through a simulated cyber incident in real time — following a fictional company from initial detection through containment, investigation, and the path toward stability. Joined by Cowbell’s Resiliency Services leaders, Matthieu Chan Tsin and Joe Hoosech, this episode explores what actually happens inside an organization during a breach — not in theory, but in practice. You’ll hear: What the earliest signs of an attack look likeHow teams move from detection to containmentThe role of incident response planning in the first hoursHow forensic investigations beginWhat stability looks like after the initial disruption This is a narrative walkthrough designed to help brokers and business leaders better understand how cyber incidents unfold — and how response takes shape in real time. Behind the Breach is a Cowbell podcast exploring what happens inside a cyber incident — and what organizations can learn before one happens to them. Guest: Matthieu Chan Tsin, Head of Resiliency Services, Cowbell, and Joe Hoosech, Principal, Cowbell Resiliency Services–Incident Response Host: Amber Wuollet, Director of Product & Lifecycle Marketing, Cowbell Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, insurance, or cybersecurity advice.

    13 min

  2. Episode 2

    The Week Before Christmas

    The week before Christmas is the busiest time of year for BrightSpark Toys. Orders are moving, warehouses are running around the clock, and every delay carries a cost. Then systems start going down. In this episode of Behind the Breach, host Amber Wuollet follows a fictionalized ransomware scenario involving a mid-sized toy manufacturer and distributor during its peak holiday season. She’s joined by Dominik Cvitanovic, breach counsel and attorney at Wilson Elser, to walk through the first seven days of the incident — from the first signs of trouble, to ransomware confirmation, attacker communication, legal considerations, and the pressure of restoring operations under uncertainty. Together, they explore what happens when a ransom note appears, data may be at risk, and the threat actor suddenly goes silent mid-negotiation. In this episode: Why incident response planning matters before systems go offlineHow cyber insurance can help connect organizations with expert supportWhy ransomware response involves legal, financial, operational, and reputational decisionsWhat organizations should consider before engaging with a threat actorWhy the first week can shape the direction of the response Behind the Breach is a Cowbell podcast exploring what happens inside a cyber incident — and what organizations can learn before one happens to them. Guest: Dominik Cvitanovic, Attorney at Law, Wilson Elser Host: Amber Wuollet, Director of Product & Lifecycle Marketing, Cowbell Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, insurance, or cybersecurity advice.

    13 min
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Behind the Breach takes you inside the moments that define a cyber incident. Each episode walks through a real or simulated breach step by step — from detection to containment to recovery — with insights from incident response experts on what actually happens when systems go down and decisions matter most. Designed for insurance brokers, business leaders, and anyone responsible for managing cyber risk, the series explores not just how breaches unfold, but what organizations can do to respond with clarity and control.

Information

  • Creator
    Cowbell
  • Episodes
    2
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Cowbell
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