Alan LeFort

Alan LeFort is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 25 years of experience, specializing in building and scaling security products for Fortune 500 companies. His career journey includes significant leadership roles at Proofpoint, McAfee, Intel Security, and StrongestLayer, demonstrating a consistent focus on advanced threat protection, insider risk, and behavioral analytics. strongestlayer+2

He is an entrepreneurial visionary, currently serving as the CEO and Co-founder of StrongestLayer, an AI-native email security platform. Under his leadership, StrongestLayer is redefining enterprise email security by leveraging large language models and contextual analysis to combat sophisticated, AI-powered phishing and Business Email Compromise attacks. strongestlayer+2

LeFort combines a unique academic background—starting with computer science, pivoting to finance, and completing an Executive MBA with a strong focus on design thinking—to approach cybersecurity challenges with a human-centered innovation perspective. This blend allows him to build products that not only deliver strong security outcomes but are also intuitive and desirable for users. pulse2

He is a recognized expert in the field, frequently sharing insights on cybersecurity trends and the impact of AI on the threat landscape. He has co-authored a study on Canadian IT security practices and is a regular contributor to cybersecurity publications, emphasizing the shift from traditional pattern-matching to intent-based reasoning models. securityboulevard+2