Chapter 24
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The Last Stand

Design for Resilience

Not every system can be saved.

Not every system can be saved.

When compromise becomes inevitable, sometimes the goal is no longer to win —
it is to ensure that what matters can escape.

  • Protect identities, backups, and recovery paths.
  • Accept that some components must be sacrificed.
  • Prioritize the survival of critical assets.

A secure system isn't the one that never falls. It's the one that lets the future continue.