Theresa Payton, the first female CIO of the White House, founded Fortalice Solutions, a Charlotte-based cybersecurity firm providing digital trust and protection services to Fortune 100 companies, governments, and individuals. Her company focuses on proactive defense strategies against evolving cyber threats, including AI-driven attacks targeting executives, and emphasizes creative, human-centric security protocols to mitigate these risks. Payton also supports education through the Major Payton School of Business at Immaculata University, promoting ethical leadership and responsible technology use.
