Scott McArthur

About Scott McArthur

Microsoft\'s Global Security Americas organization benefits from my leadership in crisis management and strategic security/investigations initiatives. With a focus on driving employee growth and ensuring enterprise-wide resilience, my team and I enhance the safety of over personnel across 700+ facilities. Our efforts in physical security operations, investigations, and threat management are integral to maintaining Microsoft’s robust security posture.My role as Director of Investigations has involved triaging high-risk incidents and providing decisive guidance to leadership. By fostering a culture of vigilance and integrity, we\'ve streamlined communication with key stakeholders and advanced internal and external education on security awareness. This commitment to excellence has fortified our operational effectiveness, establishing us as a model of industry best practices.

Experience

1. Director of Security (Interim)

   Microsoft

   Apr 2024 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

   Responsible for leading the Global Security Americas organization while also providing guidance and insights to Microsoft leadership, analyzing data, and identifying strategic opportunities. Lines of Business include Physical Security Operations, Investigations, Threat Management/Protective Intelligence, Crisis Management, and Pre-Employment Background Screening. Delivery of services within an enterprise environment of 700+ facilities, and 220k+ personnel.

Education

• Washington State University

  BA, Social Science, Criminal Justice & Business Administration

  1987 — 1992

Skills

• Computer Proficiency
• Criminal Investigations
• Government
• Homeland Security
• Intelligence
• Security Audits
• Private Investigations
• Security Management
• Risk Assessment
• Computer Security
• Business Process
• Threat Management
• Corporate Security
• Information Security Management
• Investigation
• Privacy Law
• Workplace Violence
• Security
• Internal Investigations
• Business Continuity Planning
• Security Operations
• Policy
• Cybercrime
• Workplace Violence Prevention
• Written & Oral Presentation Skills
• Physical Security
• Protection
• Corporate Internal Investigations
• Security Clearance
• Computer Forensics
• Leadership
• Surveillance
• Emergency Management
• Counterterrorism
• Business Continuity
• Public Speaking
• National Security
• Behavioral Interviewing
• Enforcement
• Access Control