Security teams prepare for incidents every day. Alerts are tuned, playbooks are built, and processes are tested. But when something actually happens, the challenge shifts. It becomes not just about making decisions under pressure, but how well that preparation has set teams up to make the right decisions when things heat up. At this year’s Rapid7 Global Cybersecurity Summit , Persistence Under Pressure explores that shift directly. Former Special Forces operator Jason Fox draws on real-world experience where timing, clarity, and execution all have immediate consequences, and shows how that mindset applies to modern security operations. In our keynote talk Persistence Under Pressure , former Special Forces operator Jason Fox brings experience from environments where timing, clarity, and execution all have immediate consequences. His session looks at how that mindset translates into modern security operations, where teams are expected to act quickly, often without complete information. The parallels are clear: Incidents do not unfold in controlled conditions. Signals compete for attention, priorities shift, and decisions need to be made in real time. What matters in those moments is not just having the right tools, but knowing how to stay focused and act with confidence. This session explores practical ideas that apply directly to security teams, from how preparation shapes response to how understanding the adversary influences decision-making, and why composure and clarity can make the difference when pressure builds. It also reinforces a broader theme running throughout the summit. Preemptive security operations are not only about detecting threats earlier but about enabling better decisions across the entire lifecycle, from preparation through to response and recovery. If you are looking to understand how security operations are evolving, this session offers a different but valuable perspective. One that connects strategy and technology back to the people responsible for making it work. Join us May 12–13 and hear how these principles apply in practice. Register now.