Cyber defense isn’t won by individual resumes or certifications. It’s won by teams that know how to operate together when it counts.

In this interview clip, Cloud Range CEO Debbie Gordon uses a sports analogy to highlight a challenge many security leaders face: professionals who look strong on paper don’t always perform effectively in real-world incidents. Certifications and individual training are important, but they don’t answer the critical questions teams face during an attack — what to do, why to do it, when to act, how to respond, and who needs to be involved.

That’s where simulation training comes in.

By training as a team in realistic scenarios, organizations can strengthen communication, collaboration, and decision-making under pressure. The result isn’t just better individual performance, but also faster detection, more coordinated response, and stronger overall resilience when real incidents occur.

This clip underscores why hands-on simulation is essential for turning skilled individuals into high-performing cyber defense teams.