#467 - Scott Alldridge gets REAL about Cybersecurity in an AI World
Release Date: 08/10/2026
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info_outline"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” – Albert Einstein
Scott Alldridge is a tech-forward C-Suite Executive, Board Director, Amazon Best Seller Author and exceptional Problem Solver with deep experience in AI, cybersecurity, data governance and risk management spanning a broad array of industries. He is a transformational leader adept at driving organizational change, mitigating financial and reputation risk and formulating high-impact tech strategies that lead to significant value creation.
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CYBERSECURITY SME.
Scott’s work is grounded in Zero Trust – a cyber-tech operations discipline for highly regulated environments. He has led and advised organizations operating under NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC and ISO 27001. Scott’s experience also includes HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, GLBA, SOC 2, state privacy laws and cyber insurance requirements. In each engagement, Scott's primary goal is to support organizations by strengthening security, ensuring compliance and improving performance – without compromising business efficiency.
ENGAGED BOARD MEMBER.
Scott helps companies build future-ready infrastructures and leverage technology to strengthen organizational agility and drive profitable growth. He brings a unique blend of business acumen and technical proficiency to his roles as CEO, Advisor and Independent Board Director. Scott’s board-level advisory experience includes strategic guidance on a variety of topics including digital transformation, cybersecurity governance, business strategy, portfolio growth and AI.
PRAGMATIC LEADER.
Scott builds accountable, cross-functional teams that deliver spot-on, data-driven results for their organization, clients and stakeholders. Guided by a shared set of “Mission, Vision and Values”, Scott mentors emerging leaders to execute assignments with clarity and autonomy. As testament to his effective leadership style, Scott’s core team has remained with him for more than 15 years. https://ipservices.com/
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EXPERIENCE and EXPERTISE
Small Cap · Mid-cap · SMB · Startups · PE · Digital Transformation • Change Management · AI · IT Roadmaps · Cybersecurity · Continuous Improvement · Agile Methodology · SaaS · ERP Systems Cloud Services · IT Infrastructures · Growth Strategies · Risk Mitigation
Business Development M&A Due Diligence • Acquisition Integration • Vendor Negotiations
Audit Compliance • NIST • CMMC • GLP • SOX • Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act