Vice Admiral Norton has significant expertise in cybersecurity and information networks, developed through her leadership positions within the Department of Defense, where she worked with members of the military and civilian staff to secure, operate and defend the Department of Defense Information Network in more than 42 countries. As the commander of JFHQ-DODIN, she was in charge of synchronization of defensive cyberspace activities to ensure unity of command and effort across the Department of Defense.

Through her more than 34 years of active-duty service as an officer in the U.S. Navy, Vice Admiral Norton oversaw the development of extensive global telecommunications and cybersecurity programs for naval fleets and information warfare programs, holding command and posts in multiple international locations. She is a recipient of the National Security Agency’s Frank B. Rowlett Award for individual achievement in information security.

Ms. Norton has extensive human capital management experience through her time overseeing a global network of 8,000 military and civilian personnel at DISA, supporting the President, Secretary of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff and other mission partners across combat support operations.