In today’s contested cyber environment, perfect security is an illusion, and waiting for it comes at a real cost to the warfighter. This session challenges participants to rethink cybersecurity through a risk‑informed, mission‑focused lens. Grounded in real-world examples and modern Zero Trust principles, the discussion explores why breach must be assumed, how resilience - not avoidance - drives mission success, and what it actually means to “get to yes” securely. Attendees will examine the opportunity costs of risk aversion, the limitations of static ATO models, and how continuous, evidence‑based risk decisions better support operational outcomes. Traditional, compliance‑driven approaches to authorization often slow delivery, obscure true risk, and create a false sense of safety. This webinar offers practical insights to help teams take the hits, recover quickly, and keep delivering capability to the warfighter.