Robert Salvia is the Vice President of Federal Operations at Fortress Information Security, where he leads the design and execution of cyber supply chain risk management solutions for the Department of Defense and other government agencies. A retired senior Naval officer with more than 24 years of service, he is recognized for his operational expertise and leadership in developing cyber‑resilient policies and solutions for critical weapon systems, platforms, and federal IT/OT environments. He has also contributed to federal cyber task forces and cross‑agency efforts that shape cybersecurity and Cyber‑SCRM frameworks across government.

Before joining Fortress, Robert held senior roles at NAVAIR, including Military Deputy for Cross‑Warfare Programs, overseeing a portfolio exceeding $1.7B, and Deputy Program Director for the CYBERSAFE program, where he helped develop and implement cyber‑resiliency policies and standards for Navy weapon systems and platforms. His career spans DOD‑wide coordination, engineering leadership, and integrating cybersecurity into complex acquisition and sustainment programs, establishing him as a trusted advisor across defense cyber missions. At Fortress, Robert applies this mission‑driven expertise to strengthen federal cyber resilience and secure the supply chain for the nation’s most critical systems