About Us

Our Founder

OUTFOXM was founded by Maria-Kristina Hayden to address a critical gap in cybersecurity: the human element. Her background spans Capitol Hill, the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, the U.S. Air Force (civilian), Booz Allen Hamilton, and the Bank of New York, giving her a unique perspective on how cyber threats impact organizations at every level.

Today, Maria-Kristina leads OUTFOXM in helping organizations build real-world cyber resilience through immersive simulations, executive briefings, and human-centric security strategies. She is an advisor to Boards of Directors, C-Suites and CISOs, and is a sought-after keynote speaker for industry, corporate, nonprofit and academic audiences. Her mission is to help organizations and individuals stay ahead of evolving cyber threats with clarity and confidence.

Our Mission

The OUTFOXM mission is simple: to help organizations and individuals build real-world cyber resilience through immersive experiences, strategic insight, and human-centric security.

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