Security leadership isn’t just about technology. It’s about mindset, resilience, and the ability to move forward when conditions change. That message was at the heart of Command with Confidence, the closing session of the Take Command 2025 Virtual Cybersecurity Summit, led by renowned adventurers and motivational speakers The Tempest Two, and hosted by Karl Lankford, Senior Director of Sales Engineering at Rapid7.
With a storytelling style that resonated across all roles and industries, this session reminded us that the skills we build outside of cybersecurity — adaptability, trust, curiosity, and determination — are some of the most powerful tools we can bring into it.
What it takes to command through uncertainty
The Tempest Two shared lessons from their extreme adventures, including ocean crossings and endurance challenges, where success depended on adaptability and mindset more than tools or technical precision.
As one attendee shared in session feedback:
“Awesome motivational stories and how their passion, can-do attitude, trust, curiosity, and take on changes are very applicable.”
Their perspective brought a fresh angle to the summit’s broader message: whether you’re defending systems or rowing across the Atlantic, clarity of purpose and confidence in your team are what carry you forward.
Why mindset matters in cybersecurity
With cybersecurity teams increasingly stretched thin, the session offered a needed reminder that the human side of leadership can’t be overlooked.
While most sessions at Take Command focused on tools, processes, and technical best practices, Command with Confidence emphasized the personal mindset that makes those systems work. The takeaway: if your team can stay adaptable, focused, and motivated, they’ll be able to overcome almost any challenge — technical or not.
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If you’re leading a team through change or just need a mental reset, this session offers a fresh, energizing take on leadership and resilience in the world of cybersecurity.