Scott Alldridge
Scott David Alldridge | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 18, 1969 (age 54) Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Education | Master of Business Administration (MBA), European International University, Paris, France |
| Occupations | CEO, IP Services |
| Known for | Technology & Cybersecurity Expert |
| Website | www.scottalldridge.com |
Scott David Alldridge (born November 18, 1969) is an American information technology executive and author. [1][2][3][4]
Early life and education
Alldridge earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Kensington College of Business in 1996. He subsequently received a Master of Business Administration from European International University, and completed a professional program in technology and data privacy at Harvard University. He is also a Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO).[3]
Career
Alldridge began his entrepreneurial career in 1996 by founding IP Services, initially as part of MicroAge, a Fortune 500 technology integrator[1]. In 2003, he co-founded the IT Process Institute (ITPI), a research organization dedicated to advancing IT standards and security practices.[5]
In 2001, Alldridge founded A&A Properties Northwest, responsible for developing a 14,000-square-foot office building and data center in Eugene.[5] Continuing his entrepreneurial pursuits, he established SJA Enterprises, Inc.[1]
Alldridge has also served as chairman of the board at New Hope Christian College in Eugene, Oregon. He has appeared as a guest on podcasts produced by the Center for Internet Security and HIMSS Media, and has been listed as an advisor to AMS AI, a company developing artificial intelligence–powered solutions for hospitals.[5][6][7][8]
Furthermore, Alldridge co-authored the Visible Ops series, including The Visible Ops Handbook (2004) and Visible Ops Security. His more recent work includes Visible Ops Cybersecurity: Enhancing Your Cybersecurity Posture with Practical Guidance.[4][9][10][11]
References
- ^ a b c "Leadership". IP Services. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
- ^ "Team". IT Process Institute. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
- ^ a b "Scott Alldridge | President/CEO - Author - Board Member - IP Services". Senior Executive Cybersecurity Think Tank. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ^ a b Post, AIJ Guest (November 26, 2024). "Operational Maturity: The Missing Link in Cybersecurity Success | The AI Journal". aijourn.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Cyber Defense eMagazine December 2024". www.cyberdefensemagazine.com. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ^ https://www.newhope.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Academic-Catalog-2024-2025.9.27.24.pdf
- ^ "Episode 127: Visible Ops as a Cybersecurity Foundation". Center for Internet Security. May 2024. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
- ^ "HIMSSCast: Concrete guidance to improve hospital cybersecurity". RamaOnHealthcare. August 15, 2024. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
- ^ Widup, Kristin (May–June 2006). "The Visible Ops Handbook: Starting ITIL in 4 Practical Steps". EDUCAUSE Review. 41 (3): 80–81. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
- ^ Visible Ops Cybersecurity: Enhancing Your Cybersecurity Posture with Practical Guidance. IT Process Institute. 2024. ISBN 978-1964165479.
- ^ "CYBERSECURITY - THE GOLDEN THREAD". EIU - Paris. Retrieved October 7, 2025.