Scott Alldridge

Scott Alldridge is a cybersecurity and technology executive, entrepreneur, author, board advisor, and recognized expert in cybersecurity governance, AI governance, Zero Trust, and operational resilience. With more than 30 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity leadership, he helps organizations strengthen security, manage risk, improve operational maturity, and translate complex technology challenges into practical business strategy. Scott is President and CEO of IP Services and President of the IT Process Institute. As an entrepreneur, he has built and led technology, cybersecurity, and business ventures focused on helping organizations improve resilience, security, and performance. He is also the author of the VisibleOps series, including VisibleOps Cybersecurity, VisibleOps AI, and VisibleOps: The Anatomy of Cybersecurity Breaches. The VisibleOps body of work has reached more than 350,000 readers and practitioners worldwide. His expertise includes executive cybersecurity leadership, vCISO services, AI governance, compliance, cyber risk management, and the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. He regularly advises executives and boards on secure technology adoption, governance, accountability, and business risk. Scott holds an MBA in Cybersecurity and has completed executive education in technology and privacy at Harvard. His credentials include CISSP, CCISO, ITIL Expert, Microsoft AI Engineering, and advanced training in AI business applications. He is also a Forbes Technology Council contributor and frequent speaker for executive and industry audiences. Scott's Visible Ops Series of books have sold over 400,000 copies. Scott is known for making complex cybersecurity and AI issues practical, understandable, and relevant to business leaders. Speaking topics include “Control the Chaos,” AI governance, cybersecurity leadership, Zero Trust, cyber resilience, and managing technology risk in an AI-driven world.