The Admiral James W. Nance Foreign Policy Lecture Series

 Featuring

Theresa Payton

Recognizing Cyber Threats and
Protecting Your Family

Join us on Zoom
Thursday, June 16, 2022
12 p.m. EDT

Theresa Payton is one of the nation’s most respected authorities on cybersecurity. A highly sought-after keynote speaker Payton shares battlefield stories from the global war being conducted through clicks, swipes, internet access and massive espionage schemes.

She served as the first female Chief Information Officer at the White House during President George W. Bush’s administration and is currently CEO and Founder of Charlotte-based Fortalice Solutions. 

Payton starred as the Deputy Commander of Intelligence on the CBS-TV series Hunted. She’s a frequent guest on national and international news outlets and is named one of the top 25 Most Influential People in Security by Security Magazine. In addition, she has written three books on how to protect privacy online.

With the United States increasing sanctions on Russia for its actions in Ukraine, experts warn that individuals, businesses and companies must be prepared for more cyber activity.

Bring your questions about computer security and safety and prepare for an enlightening conversation with Theresa Payton, the eighth featured speaker in The Admiral James W. Nance Lecture Series.

This lecture series is made possible by a generous gift from the John William Pope Foundation.

The Admiral James W. Nance Foreign Policy Lecture Series is named in honor of Admiral James “Bud” Nance, a lifelong friend and professional associate of Senator Helms. Admiral Nance was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, whose commands in the Navy included the U.S.S. Forrestal aircraft carrier. The admiral also served as deputy national security advisor to President Reagan and as the chief of staff to the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee.