This session delves into the power of offensive security engineering in today's cyber landscape. We aim to highlight the crucial shift from traditional reactive methods to anticipatory strategies in cybersecurity. By emphasizing attack surface management and identifying vulnerabilities before they can be exploited, we will illustrate the potency of proactivity. Attendees will learn how adopting an attacker's perspective through practices like penetration testing and red teaming can strengthen defense mechanisms. Drawing from real-world examples, our talk aspires to arm participants with the knowledge to improve their own cybersecurity infrastructure.