In an engaging session at CyberCon Melbourne 2025, Theresa Payton shared insights from her pivotal career spanning from her role as the first female White House CIO to becoming the CEO of Fortalice. Payton captivated the audience by discussing her innovative approaches to cybersecurity, emphasising the importance of understanding human factors. She shares the success of her 'White House Happy Meal' initiative, a creative strategy to enhance cybersecurity training participation at the White House. Her keynote not only highlighted the serious cybersecurity work happening in Australia but also offered inventive solutions to global challenges.