Theresa Payton, CEO of Fortalice Solutions and former White House CIO, is one of the nation’s leading experts in cybersecurity and IT strategy. She’s a frequent guest on national and international news outlets and is one of “100 Fascinating Females Fighting Cybercrime.” She’s also a well-respected author and a frequent speaker on IT risk. Her latest book, Manipulated: Inside the Cyberwar to Hijack Elections and Distort the Truth is available now.
In this remarkable interview, Theresa talks about her conversation with “HackerX,” the subject of her recent book, and his role in the 2016 presidential election. She also outlines how organizations can prepare for a deep fake attack, and what 18 to 25-year-olds are getting wrong when it comes to spotting misinformation in the media.
We hope you enjoy this insightful conversation with Theresa.