Theresa Payton

Theresa Payton is a trailblazer in technology and cybersecurity, making history as the first female White House Chief Information Officer under President George W. Bush. Known as one of the nation's top advisors on cybercrime, she works with Fortune 500 Boards, CEOs, and technology executives to safeguard critical assets and navigate complex digital challenges.

Today, as the CEO of Fortalice Solutions, Theresa leads the fight against cybercrime, combining her experience as a technologist and entrepreneur. She is also a co-inventor of a U.S. patent in security design and a recognized thought leader on AI, privacy, safety, and security.

Theresa is dedicated to ending child and elder endangerment caused by online predators and criminal syndicates. She brings both technical credibility and moral authority to the fight against these forces and educating the public on the dangers we all face online.