Karl Scott
About Karl Scott
Karl Scott serves as the VP of Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Information at dscout, where he has been instrumental in establishing a risk-based culture and implementing key cybersecurity capabilities. With extensive experience in risk and cybersecurity services across various organizations, he has contributed to significant certifications and governance processes.
Work at dscout
Karl Scott currently serves as the Vice President of Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Information at dscout, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has successfully led the organization through ISO 27001 and HITRUST certification processes. He has also overseen the implementation of core cybersecurity capabilities, including single sign-on, data leak prevention, vulnerability management, and incident response. Additionally, he has established a risk-based culture at dscout, emphasizing privacy and security.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity and Technology
Karl Scott has extensive experience in cybersecurity and technology consulting. He worked at Thoughtful Technology Partners LLC as Principal of Risk and Cybersecurity Services from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as an Executive Technology Consultant at W. Capra Consulting Group for one year in 2015-2016. He also held the position of Principal Cloud Computing and Enterprise Architect at Akili Systems, Inc. from 2010 to 2011. His experience includes roles at DivIHN Integration Inc and Satori Consulting, where he focused on risk and cybersecurity services.
Leadership Roles in Technology
Karl Scott has held several leadership positions in technology and cybersecurity. He was the Director of Enterprise Architecture and Security at Telephone and Data Systems from 2004 to 2010. Following that, he served as Director of Technology at Evraz Inc NA from 2011 to 2015. He also worked as a Managed Services Leader at T-Systems from 1999 to 2004. His leadership roles have contributed to the development of effective technology strategies and risk management practices.
Education and Expertise
Karl Scott holds a Master's Degree in Computer Science from DePaul University and a Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Bradley University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and technology consulting. He has actively participated in industry groups, authoring leading practices for cloud adoption and cyber risk management.