Alan LeFort is Co-Founder and CEO of StrongestLayer, an AI-native email security company redefining enterprise defense against AI-powered phishing and Business Email Compromise in the modern threat landscape.

Alan studied Computer Science and Business at York University before completing his BBA in Finance at the University of St. Thomas, and built a 25-year career across cybersecurity leadership roles at Proofpoint, McAfee, and Intel Security.

Alan is recognized for bridging strategic leadership with deep technical expertise, maintaining a hands-on research mindset even at the executive level across complex areas of cybersecurity.

At Proofpoint, McAfee, and Intel Security, Alan led product and business units focused on advanced threat protection, insider risk, and behavioral analytics, driving product strategy across global teams in the U.S., Europe, and Israel.

StrongestLayer has raised $9.3M in total Seed funding from Sorenson Capital, Inovia Capital, and Recall Capital, with production deployments growing more than eightfold since its initial funding round.