Theresa Payton

SPEAKS ABOUT

Artificial Intelligence • Cyber Security • Cybercrime • Digital Transformation • Fraud • Technology • Global Affairs and Security • Women’s History Month • Women in Leadership

ABOUT THERESA

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. She’s recognized as one of the world’s top advisors on secured digital transformation, AI and privacy, consulting Fortune 500 boards, CEOs, and technology executives to safeguard critical assets and navigate complex digital challenges. Theresa is the go-to expert among network television news programs and other major media outlets for her broad cybercrime-fighting knowledge, relatable persona and ability to make complex technology understandable, and recently starred as Deputy Commander of Intelligence on the CBS TV reality hide-and-seek show, “Hunted.” She’s also CEO and chief advisor of a leading digital security firm, Fortalice.

THERESA PAYTON VIDEOS

MEET THERESA PAYTON
THERESA PAYTON: DEEPFAKES: HIRING EMPLOYEES WHO DON’T EXIST
THERESA PAYTON: PROFILE OF A WOMAN IN CYBERSECURITY
THERESA PAYTON: PROTECT YOUR DIGITAL IDENTITY: DON’T FEAR A.I.
THERESA PAYTON: A.I.- GENERATED DEEPFAKES
THERESA PAYTON: SOCIAL MEDIA PRIVACY
THERESA PAYTON ON MERIT TV “DEEPSEEK: CHINA’S AI APP RAISING ALARMS”
THERESA PAYTON ON CNBC TV “HOW SHOULD COMPANIES HANDLE HACKS?”

TITLES/TOPICS

AI and the Future of Us: Navigating the Promise and Perils of Artificial Intelligence

Few technological developments of the last century have fueled as much curiosity, misinformation and fear as AI. In this highly-engaging, jargon-free presentation, Theresa unpacks AI’s transformative power while exposing its looming risks, then demonstrates how our businesses, security and individual daily lives are being impacted by them. With anonymized stories from law enforcement’s front lines and stunning live demonstrations that reveal the tradecraft of modern cybercriminals, Theresa will equip you with practical actions to harness AI’s vast potential while protecting yourself, your clients and your organization. 

Secured Digital Transformation: Innovating Without Compromising Trust

Balancing innovation and security in a rapidly evolving digital world requires know-how, sensitivity and constant vigilance. From streamlining operations to enhancing customer experiences, Theresa shares strategies for driving transformation while safeguarding your organization’s critical assets. With compelling case studies and easily-understood, actionable takeaways, Theresa will show you how to future-proof your organization and lead confidently in the age of relentless cyber threats. 

From the White House to Your House: Leadership & Life Lessons

Theresa shares her amazing journey of resilience and determination as a business professional, wife and mom of three that led her to the most visible position in the tech world, White House CIO. And that’s before she became a CEO, one of the world’s leading media voices on technology and cybersecurity and star of the hit CBS TV series, “Hunted.” Drawing from her experiences leading in high-stakes environments, she reveals how family and purpose have been her guiding lights in balancing home life, career, and service. Theresa’s uplifting message will inspire you to lead boldly, embrace challenges with grace, and thrive in every role you’re called to fulfill.

THERESA PAYTON TESTIMONIALS

“OMG!! I cannot begin to tell you how much we LOVE Theresa! She’s the best! The session was amazing and she is so warm and giving. I will certainly be recommending her to any of my colleagues after an engaging, informative, knowledgeable and warm speaker. In the meantime, I’m going to let all my colleagues in the events business know that they should just erase any other cybercrime speakers they have OFF their lists right now!”

Thomson Reuters

“Thank you, Theresa, for the fantastic presentation at Executive Summit and for being part of our (standing room only) Zero Trust session. I’ve heard nothing but great feedback from attendees on both fronts.”

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

“WOW. Theresa is a captivating presenter! I am an Enterprise Account Exec at Cisco and studied Marketing and AI in college as AI has been fascinating to me since the early 2000s. Thank you, Theresa, for taking the time to talk cybersecurity to us.”

GDT and CISCO Webinar

“We had a lovely time with Theresa and the events she participated in all hit our internal objectives. We are very satisfied with the results!”

Unico

“I absolutely loved her session at the Governor’s Cyber Security Summit. I especially enjoyed hearing about the ‘5 F’s’ and how to protect our privacy in the uprise of AI.”

Dell Technologies

“Her speech and panel in Geneva was one of the Congress highlights and it was so directly applicable!”

Pictet Group, Geneva Switzerland

“Theresa’s presence in our event was VERY much appreciated by all of our customers, and especially our VIPs that had the chance to interact directly with her.”

Intel Mexico

“Everyone loved Theresa!!! I will, no doubt, recommend her to others. Great content and SO easy to work with! Thank you!”

Healthcare Distribution Alliance

“Theresa was great! She brought the same presence we saw at FS-ISAC and did a terrific job of tailoring to our audience technical and non-technical associates.”

Raymond James Financial

“Theresa Payton was awesome!”

Security Industry Association

“Theresa completely nailed it! Her keynote was outstanding. Our customers, staff, everyone loved it. The content was informative, engaging, thought-provoking and memorable. I cannot count how many people I heard in the breaks talking about the Happy Meal, other examples that she gave, everything. Theresa’s remarkable insights will stay with us and our customers for a long time. We’d absolutely love to have her come back and present again.”

Biocatch

“Wow ! Theresa made our job easy. A big thanks to her for not only being an incredible professional with relevant and important information to share, but also for being a true joy to work with. Our survey results have started to come in and our audience LOVED her and took away actions they plan to implement in their businesses immediately. Theresa’s handout was an essential resource.”

AssetMark, Inc.

“We absolutely loved Theresa! She made a very tough subject that would traditionally be hard to understand very digestible. It was so informative, and she is so knowledgeable and engaging. I’ve heard so many compliments from our attendees on how much they enjoyed the presentation. Also, we loved how Theresa armed our attendees with tools needed and left on a positive note.”

First Horizon National Corporation

“Theresa did a great job presenting for our group during our Annual Conference. Our bankers loved her session!”

Western Bankers Association

“Theresa is a pro and a class act. We will be using her again for sure.”

OneLogin

“We loved Theresa’s keynote speech. She is an inspiration to us all with all her achievements. The thing that stuck out to me about Theresa was her empathy, her grace and the way she connects with her audience. Thank you, Theresa, for being an advocate of security.”

Retail & Hospitality – ISAC

FEATURED MEDIA

ISJ 5th annual Influencers Edition

ISJ 5th annual Influencers Edition featuring Theresa Payton . This year’s special bumper publication will highlight the thoughts, views and predictions from Theresa and some of the industry’s most revered personalities and is yet again set to be one of the most highly anticipated and best-read issues of the year.