Beyond the Breach - Real-world Risk Management & Fraud Prevention with DYOPATH

As Cyber threats continue to evolve, so must the strategies businesses use to prevent, detect, and respond. In the 2025 Sandler Partners National Summit bonus session: Beyond the Breach: Real-World Risk Management & Fraud Prevention, Sam Bourgeois, Senior Director of Cybersecurity and Technology at DYOPATH, delivered an eye-opening discussion on the next generation of risk management.

Bourgeois covered everything from AI misuse and data exposure to emerging fraud tactics and geopolitical shifts in Cybercrime, emphasizing that Cybersecurity readiness goes far beyond tools—it’s about awareness, accountability, and preparation. He warned that regulatory uncertainty, such as the lapse of key Cybersecurity information-sharing protections, has created new challenges for organizations managing sensitive data and incident reporting.

Key takeaways included:

  • AI and Data Risk: AI can be a powerful ally—or a major vulnerability. Organizations must establish clear guardrails for how employees use generative AI tools to avoid unintended data leaks
  • Evolving Threat Actors: As Cybercriminals migrate geographically and regroup, the industry should expect new, more sophisticated attacks emerging from regions previously seen as low risk
  • Human Behavior Remains the Greatest Risk: From everyday mistakes to unauthorized technology use, people remain a key vulnerability. Ongoing training and proactive oversight are vital to reducing risk
  • Real-World Readiness: Cyber and physical risks are increasingly intertwined. Organizations should expand tabletop exercises and include Partners, vendors, and supply chains in scenario planning

Bourgeois closed by encouraging Partners to help customers build actionable security programs—ones that go beyond compliance to emphasize continuous improvement, education, and resilience. The key message: Cybersecurity isn’t just about defense; it’s about foresight.

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