Scott Algatt
About Scott Algatt
Scott Algatt is a Cloud Security Engineer with a strong background in information security and cloud architecture. He has held various roles in the field, including positions at NTT Com Security, Instart, and Cyral, where he has focused on enhancing security features and optimizing deployment processes.
Work at Cyral
Scott Algatt has been serving as a Cloud Security Engineer at Cyral since 2021. In this role, he focuses on delivering tailored cloud and on-premise deployments across diverse customer environments. His responsibilities include crafting secure architecture diagrams for features and products, ensuring compliance and optimal performance in both cloud and on-prem environments. Scott's work emphasizes improving deployment time and enhancing customer experience through effective security measures.
Education and Expertise
Scott Algatt holds a Master's degree in Computer Science with a focus on Information Security from James Madison University, which he completed from 2007 to 2010. He also earned an Associate's degree in Business Administration from HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, from 1999 to 2002, and a Bachelor's degree in Information Studies from Florida State University from 2003 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in cloud security and information protection.
Background
Scott Algatt's career spans several roles in the technology and security sectors. He began his professional journey at Mindspring as a Technical Support specialist from 1996 to 1999. He then transitioned to various positions, including Web Support Training Supervisor at Earthlink and Senior Directory of IT Security & Compliance at HMSHost. His experience also includes working as a Senior Solutions Architect at NTT Com Security and as a Senior Security Architect at Instart, where he developed innovative security features.
Achievements in Security Architecture
Throughout his career, Scott Algatt has made significant contributions to security architecture. While at NTT Com Security, he streamlined user access and security by deploying leading IDP solutions, which reduced authentication risks. At Instart, he developed security features such as data masking and classification, enhancing customer data protection. His role at PerimeterX involved automating CI/CD pipelines, which improved customer deployments and ensured consistency across internal departments.
Technical Skills and Tools
Scott Algatt possesses a range of technical skills relevant to cloud security and software development. He has experience with automation tools like GitHub Actions, Terraform, and CloudFormation, which he utilized to automate CI/CD pipelines. Additionally, he has designed and implemented integrations with leading SIEM vendors such as Splunk, Sumo Logic, and Datafog, contributing to customer acquisition and enhancing security measures during sales cycles.