Modern security is a chain of interconnected controls, tools, and processes where the outcome depends on every step working as intended. Like a Rube Goldberg machine, a single weak link can break the entire system. This session explores why organizations must continuously test and validate each step of their security posture, not just individual components. From high-level risk visibility to hands-on assurance, we’ll highlight how small gaps create real exposure—and how a more systematic approach to validation helps teams gain confidence that their security actually works.