Tony Scott
The Mission of IT and the Economics of Upgrading Systems
Tony Scott
WSB Exclusive Speaker
President and CEO, Intrusion, Inc.; Former Senior Advisor, Squire Patton Boggs; Board Member, Baldrige Foundation; Former U.S. Chief Information Officer
An innovative leader who has transformed information technology for global brands and the federal government, Tony Scott shares leading approaches to digital modernization and enterprise cybersecurity.
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Tony Scott has shaped the future of information technology and cybersecurity over a remarkable 40-year career. He has held CIO roles at some of the most recognizable global brands including Microsoft, General Motors, VMware, and The Walt Disney Company. A pioneer in cybersecurity and cloud computing, Scott has executed initiatives that have reshaped how businesses and consumers alike engage with technology, revolutionizing modern data management and open-source advancements.
In 2015, Scott was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve as Chief Information Officer of the United States. During his tenure, he initiated a 30-day Cybersecurity Sprint and led the government response to a series of cyber intrusions, including an unprecedented breach of personnel data. Scott implemented a 21st-century approach to digital governance, increased transparency and innovation, and established partnerships between the public and private sectors. Along the way, he navigated net neutrality policy, managed privacy issues arising from the Apple vs. the FBI legal case, and oversaw federal technology spending, including managing an $85 billion budget.
Today, Scott is the President and CEO at Intrusion Inc. working to drive innovation in cybersecurity prevention solutions. He is also a Board Member at the Baldrige Foundation, where he supports leadership excellence initiatives across industries. Previously, he served as Senior Advisor for Data Privacy and Cybersecurity at Squire Patton Boggs, guiding organizations through complex IT and regulatory landscapes. Through his work at the TonyScottGroup, he provides enterprise strategies for navigating IT infrastructure challenges, adopting cloud-based management, and embracing new technologies in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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The Mission of IT and the Economics of Upgrading Systems
Tony Scott’s Speech Topics
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Unleashing Innovation Through Workforce Diversity
Tony Scott shares effective strategies for attracting and nurturing diverse talent. He highlights how a diverse workforce drives innovation, adaptability, and success in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. Drawing from his extensive experience leading diverse teams across various sectors, Scott offers actionable insights for corporate leaders on creating inclusive cultures that foster creativity, collaboration, and sustained growth.
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Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies, What You Need to Know
As Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies loom as fundamental game changers across industries, Tony Scott provides measured and tenured advice and insights on the future applications of this technology, as well as the need for regulation and infrastructure as the federal government and private companies look to leverage blockchain to its full potential. Some of Tony’s key messages around blockchain are:
- What you should know about Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and how they may affect every day life
- The need for federal regulation before there can be big scale implementations both foreign and domestic
- How agencies should focus on shared applications that blockchain can improve and apply them to a unified platform
- Why the US Government should be laying a groundwork for a common foundation and infrastructure
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Protecting Your Company and Your Customers from Cyber Attacks
Cyber criminals have targeted organizations of all sizes, in all industries, all across the globe. Drawing from his decades of experience in the public and private sectors, including leading the response to a historic breach of federal government data, Tony Scott provides modern digital approaches for securing the future of your company—and the customers you serve. Audiences will discover:
- What businesses can learn from hackers
- How to stay ahead of leading-edge cyber criminals at the enterprise level
- What the future of cybersecurity looks like
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Growing Your Business by Modernizing IT
In order to remain competitive in a rapidly shifting landscape, companies must invest in digital modernization. A tech futurist who transformed some of the world’s largest corporations as well as the federal government, Tony Scott explains:
- How to foster breakthrough innovations by digitizing your business model
- Why the adoption of cloud-based IT management is more important than ever—and why companies should care where their data is stored
- How to successfully confront the enterprise-level challenges of digital modernization
Tony Scott Topics & Types
- Blockchain Speakers
- Business Speakers
- Business Executive Speakers
- Change Management Speakers
- Cryptocurrency Speakers
- Cybersecurity Speakers
- Economy Speakers
- Futurist Speakers
- Infrastructure Speakers
- Innovation Speakers
- Keynote Speakers
- Leadership Speakers
- National Security Speakers
- Political Speakers
- Risk Management Speakers
- Tech Leader Speakers
- Technology Speakers
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