SCOTT ALLDRIDGE
- Master of Business Administration – Cybersecurity (MBA)
- Bachelor of Arts: Business Management (BA)
- Harvard Certified – Privacy & Technology
- Chief Information Security Officer (Certified CISO / EC-Council)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Scott Alldridge holds an MBA in Cybersecurity, uniquely positioning him at the crossroads of business leadership and advanced information security. His graduate studies emphasized threat intelligence, enterprise risk management, cyber law, and incident response strategies. This education has enabled Scott to shape executive-level decisions, driving resilient cybersecurity frameworks while maintaining business continuity and regulatory alignment.
With a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Kensington University, Scott gained foundational expertise in organizational behavior, strategic planning, and operational leadership. This early focus on business fundamentals prepared him to seamlessly transition into the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, where business acumen is just as essential as technical aptitude.
Scott completed Harvard University’s executive certificate program in Technology & Privacy, where he studied cutting-edge issues at the intersection of ethics, digital privacy, and global data protection laws. His training included hands-on policy evaluation, stakeholder analysis, and the development of privacy-centric strategies that serve organizations in both public and private sectors.
As a Certified CISO, Scott brings boardroom-level cybersecurity leadership, drawing on over two decades of real-world experience. His work includes managing security operations across multi-cloud environments, leading regulatory compliance programs (e.g., HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST 800-171, CMMC), and cultivating a proactive cybersecurity culture across enterprise organizations.
Globally recognized as a gold standard in cybersecurity, Scott’s CISSP certification validates his expertise across the eight domains of security—including access control, software development security, and asset security. His deep technical understanding has empowered him to design, implement, and mature security programs for government agencies, healthcare networks, SaaS platforms, and financial services firms.
Core Competencies
Industry Scale & Impact
Delivered business consultancy, IT Management, and Cybersecurity services to regional and national clients across multiple industries, including financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, engineering, SaaS, and data management.
Scott has advised and secured organizations ranging from mid-sized businesses to national infrastructure providers. He has led complex cybersecurity programs for companies in highly regulated sectors, including financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, and federal contractors, bringing compliance, operational resilience, and cyber insurance readiness to scale.
Boardroom & Advisory Leadership
Established strong partnerships and service with boards of directors, board committees, and non-profit boards. Served on multiple advisory boards, including serving as a chairman of boards of directors.
Scott has served on multiple advisory and fiduciary boards, leveraging his deep knowledge of cybersecurity strategy and IT operations to guide executive teams. His experience includes presenting risk mitigation plans, building cybersecurity maturity roadmaps, and aligning IT investments with enterprise risk management and business objectives.
Business Acumen Meets Cybersecurity Strategy
Possesses an in-depth understanding and knowledge of diverse business disciplines, including business start-ups and scaling, finance, talent management, manufacturing, legal, communications, marketing, operations, and leadership.
With a rare blend of technical expertise and business leadership, Scott helps organizations build cybersecurity strategies that don’t just protect—they perform. By aligning risk reduction efforts with operational efficiency and measurable ROI, he empowers executives to make informed, future-proof decisions in today’s threat landscape.
Cybersecurity Visionary & Educator
Brings 25 years of cybersecurity expertise, having led all core areas of cybersecurity: incident response, security operations, compliance, policy, security awareness, application security, IoT security, OT security, and more. Recognized as an industry expert on Zero Trust cybersecurity methodologies and frameworks. Scott has extensive experience with compliance and regulatory requirements across various sectors including financial services and manufacturing.
As co-author of the bestselling VisibleOps Security and VisibleOps Cybersecurity handbooks, Scott is a recognized thought leader in IT process management and secure digital transformation. He is a leading voice on Zero Trust architecture, microsegmentation, and compliance automation. Through his writing, speaking, and teaching, Scott is equipping the next generation of cybersecurity leaders while helping organizations move from reactive to resilient.
Industry Work
Published author of multiple articles and blogs in IT management and cybersecurity trade journals; contributed to best-selling books on IT management and cybersecurity. Recently released his newly authored book – VisibleOps Cybersecurity: Enhancing Your Cybersecurity Posture with Practical Guidance. Scott has been a frequent guest speaker at various conferences and events, and most recently he appeared on the Security Where You Are a CIS Podcast (Center for Internet Security). He has also been a guest on multiple other podcasts.
Industry Veteran and Entrepreneur
Scott’s entrepreneurial ventures have achieved exponential growth and success across multiple sectors, including start-ups and acquisitions in retail, IT/Cyber services, SaaS, and others.
Scott currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of IP Services, a Managed Services and Security Services Provider (MSP-MSSP) and that manages and protects critical systems and applications. He is also the founding member and the President of the IT Process Institute, a recognized thought leader in IT service management and cybersecurity. The Institute develops and publishes cybersecurity books with prescriptive guidance for IT professionals and cybersecurity practitioners, while also offering consultative services for boardroom executives.
