Alyssa Toretto
Alyssa Toretto is a results-driven sales executive specializing in cybersecurity and complex sales, with a particular focus on fostering strong relationships with managed service providers (MSPs). Over the course of her career, she has built a reputation for identifying growth opportunities, cultivating strategic partnerships, and consistently driving revenue expansion. With experience at leading companies such as DefensX, Paysafe, Fortinet, and Malwarebytes, Alyssa combines deep industry knowledge with a collaborative, customer-focused approach that inspires high-performance teams and delivers measurable business outcomes.
Currently serving as a Global Account Executive at DefensX, Alyssa is helping organizations modernize their digital workspaces by implementing browser-first Zero Trust access solutions, enhancing security while improving user experience. Her work bridges technical expertise with strategic business development, ensuring that clients and partners achieve both operational efficiency and robust cybersecurity. Recognized for her ability to navigate complex sales cycles, Alyssa is equally proud of the strong relationships she has cultivated with customers, distributors, and industry partners throughout her career.
Beyond her professional achievements, Alyssa is a dedicated mentor and mother, balancing her career with her commitment to fostering growth in others. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Financial Planning and Services from the University of Phoenix and has earned multiple certifications in finance, accounting, and risk management. Known for her strategic mindset, tenacity, and integrity, Alyssa continues to make a meaningful impact in the cybersecurity space while championing collaboration and development across her industry network.
• Accounting Foundations: Global Finance and Accounting
• Finance Foundations: Risk Management
• Leadership Foundations
• Daily Habits for Effective People Management
• Management Essentials
• Mastering Communications as a Leader
• Leading and Motivating People with Different Personalities
• PCI DSS Compliance
• Fortinet Strategic Conversation
• Sales Certification - SecOps
• Fortinet SASE Certification
• JBarrows Sales Training
• AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
• University of Phoenix- B.A.Sc.
• Big Brothers and Big Sisters Association
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to resilience and perseverance—overcoming a difficult past, including a major surgery and leaving an abusive relationship, taught me to face challenges head-on. Mentorship has also been key, both from the incredible guidance I received early in my career and through my own work mentoring others in technology.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
You can and you will. Such simple words, yet something a lot of people need to hear.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don’t ever let anyone feel like you aren’t capable or enough. Find the grit inside of you to be your best and the sky is the limit.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Cybersecurity threats are evolving by the day, putting people and organizations at risk. This creates challenges for business and opportunities for people like me to help protect them. The job market in cybersecurity remains very strong with many opportunities, as well.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are mentorship, empowering others—especially women—to succeed in cybersecurity, and creating meaningful impact by protecting businesses while fostering growth and opportunity.