In today’s threat landscape, compliance is no longer the finish line, it’s merely the starting point. This session dives into real-world cyber incidents, dissecting the operational decisions, technical responses, and human factors that determine whether an organization withstands or succumbs to modern threats. Through the lens of Parabellum “prepare for war if you want peace” we’ll explore how true cybersecurity readiness demands more than frameworks and audits. We’ll examine layered defense strategies, red team insights, threat intelligence integration, and the operationalization of security across distributed environments. If you're responsible for defending systems, managing cyber risk, or building resilience into business operations, this talk will offer practical, experience-driven takeaways that go far beyond compliance checklists.