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Scott Alldridge

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Scott David Alldridge
BornNovember 18, 1966 (age 59)
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
EducationMaster of Business Administration (MBA), European International University, Paris, France
OccupationsCEO, IP Services
Known forTechnology & Cybersecurity Expert
Websitewww.scottalldridge.com

Scott David Alldridge (born November 18, 1969) is an American information technology executive and author. [1][2][3][4]

Early life and education

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Alldridge earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Kensington College of Business in 1996. He subsequently received a Master of Business Administration from European International University, and completed a professional program in technology and data privacy at Harvard University. He is also a Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO).[3]

Career

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Alldridge began his entrepreneurial career in 1996 by founding IP Services, initially as part of MicroAge, a Fortune 500 technology integrator[1]. In 2003, he co-founded the IT Process Institute (ITPI), a research organization dedicated to advancing IT standards and security practices.[5]

In 2001, Alldridge founded A&A Properties Northwest, responsible for developing a 14,000-square-foot office building and data center in Eugene.[5] Continuing his entrepreneurial pursuits, he established SJA Enterprises, Inc.[1]

Alldridge has also served as chairman of the board at New Hope Christian College in Eugene, Oregon. He has appeared as a guest on podcasts produced by the Center for Internet Security and HIMSS Media, and has been listed as an advisor to AMS AI, a company developing artificial intelligence–powered solutions for hospitals.[5][6][7][8]

Furthermore, Alldridge co-authored the Visible Ops series, including The Visible Ops Handbook (2004) and Visible Ops Security. His more recent work includes Visible Ops Cybersecurity: Enhancing Your Cybersecurity Posture with Practical Guidance.[4][9][10][11]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Leadership". IP Services. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  2. ^ "Team". IT Process Institute. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Scott Alldridge | President/CEO - Author - Board Member - IP Services". Senior Executive Cybersecurity Think Tank. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Post, AIJ Guest (November 26, 2024). "Operational Maturity: The Missing Link in Cybersecurity Success | The AI Journal". aijourn.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c "Cyber Defense eMagazine December 2024". www.cyberdefensemagazine.com. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  6. ^ "New Hope christian college academic catalog 2024-2025" (PDF). www.newhope.edu.
  7. ^ "Episode 127: Visible Ops as a Cybersecurity Foundation". Center for Internet Security. May 2024. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  8. ^ "HIMSSCast: Concrete guidance to improve hospital cybersecurity". RamaOnHealthcare. August 15, 2024. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  9. ^ Widup, Kristin (May–June 2006). "The Visible Ops Handbook: Starting ITIL in 4 Practical Steps". EDUCAUSE Review. 41 (3): 80–81. Retrieved August 19, 2025.[dead link]
  10. ^ Visible Ops Cybersecurity: Enhancing Your Cybersecurity Posture with Practical Guidance. IT Process Institute. 2024. ISBN 978-1964165479.
  11. ^ "CYBERSECURITY - THE GOLDEN THREAD". EIU - Paris. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
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