Scott MacDonald
Founder & CEO, Harbor Cyber Defense LLC
- Role
- Founder & CEO at Harbor Cyber Defense
- Location
- Pensacola, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Scott MacDonald
I’m an experienced IT and Cybersecurity Leader with over 20+ years in both technical and…
Experience
Founder & CEO
May 2025 — Present · Pensacola, FL, US
As Founder & CEO of Harbor Cyber Defense, I lead a cybersecurity consultancy focused on delivering tailored vCISO (Virtual Chief Information Security Officer) and GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) services to organizations of all sizes across multiple industries.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:• Provide strategic cybersecurity leadership to clients as a vCISO, aligning security initiatives with business objectives.• Design and implement custom GRC programs to help organizations achieve and maintain compliance with frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, and others.• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, gap analyses, and control evaluations to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate security risks.• Develop and oversee the implementation of cybersecurity policies, incident response plans, business continuity plans, and security awareness training programs.• Partner with executive teams, IT departments, and auditors to build resilient security postures and ensure audit readiness.• Drive business growth through brand development, strategic partnerships, thought leadership, and direct client engagement.• Oversee client onboarding, project delivery, and the full lifecycle of cybersecurity consulting engagements.• Build and manage a trusted network of consultants and technical partners to scale operations and meet diverse client needs.
Education
Pensacola Junior College
Associate of Arts - AA
University of West Florida
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Interdisciplinary Humanities
1994 — 1997
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