Dave Scott

About Dave Scott

I have a proven track record of strengthening cyber security, improving compliance, and minimizing risk exposure across multiple organizations by developing comprehensive programs and establishing robust governance procedures. I am instrumental in translating cyber security vision into executable strategies and roadmaps while building, leading, and developing high performing teams to achieve key goals/objectives. I am instrumental in administering MM$ budgets, allocating/utilizing resources, and managing roadblocks to ensure completion of projects within scope and timelines. I have aligned geographically dispersed security teams in six countries with European GDPR and CCPA. Demonstrated ability to secure both IT and OT systems/devices in collaboration with regional CISOs across their global brands. I have credible history of executing security policies/procedures to safeguard information assets, mitigate threat of misuse, and ensure data confidentiality. I have executed/delivered agile processes, AppSec cybersecurity techniques, and test-driven development (TDD). I am a strong communicator, negotiator, and a problem-solver with an ability to build consensus with key stakeholders to drive strategic, cohesive operations. Key Highlights: Carnival Corporation (3/2019 – Present) Minimized technology risks by 45% through effective execution/utilization of security controls. Drove 90% reduction in global SOC manpower and time to discovery by leading security event processing. Florida Department of Transportation (2/2018 – 3/2019) Achieved more than 40% reduction in operating expenses by replacing Oracle databases with more reliable services, including Kafka Streams, Cassandra, microservices, Hadoop, Apache Spark, and Angular. Devised auditing and revenue recovery system for processing 100 financial transactions per second. Employers recognize me for my expertise in developing cyber security programs and implementing robust policies/controls to enhance security posture of the organizations.

Experience

1. Chief Information Security Officer Consultant

   Carnival Corporation

   Mar 2019 — Present · Miami, FL, US

   My major achievement during this role is to develop the company’s global SOC/CSC program by establishing vision, strategy, and roadmaps. I ensure timely and cost-effective implementation of cybersecurity projects in line with established standards. I determine staffing requirements while formulating change-management/compliance strategies and risk mitigation plans. I develop a comprehensive and accurate presentation for the company’s board of directors. In addition to this, I manage the integration of semi-autonomous regional and global brands, security staff, and MSSPs by defining SLAs and KPIs. Following are highlights of the key achievements that I attained: Drove 30% savings in software licensing by optimizing multiple security processes and procedures. Executed/effectively utilized overall security controls that reduced technology risks by 45%. Ensured a 90% reduction in global SOC manpower and time to discovery by leading security event processing. Accomplished 15% cost saving in overall security budget by consolidating and eliminating duplicate security products.

Education

• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  Computer Science, Mathematics