Scott N.

About

Cybersecurity and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) executive with 20+ years of leadership experience across defense, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations. Former CISO for a DoD contractor with deep experience in DoD RMF/ATO execution, security governance, compliance, and program leadership. Holds CCSP, CGRC, and CCP credentials and translates complex security requirements into actionable business programs.

Specialties

• AWS Security
• CISO / Security Leadership
• Cloud Security
• Governance & Compliance
• Incident Response

Skills

• CMMC Assessment Readiness
• DoD RMF
• ATO
• Security Governance
• GRC Program Design
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Policy Development
• Procedure Development
• Audit Readiness
• Evidence Management

51 skills in total

Licenses & Certifications

• CMMC Certified Professional (CCP)

  ISCACA

  Issued Aug 2026 · Expires Aug 2029

• Certified Cloud Security Professional

  ISC²

  Issued Oct 2025 · Expires Sep 2028

• Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance

  ISC2

  Issued Jan 2019 · Expires May 2028

Experience

• Managing Member & Principal Consultant

  N4 Cyber Advisory, LLC

  Jan 2023 — Present

  Wichita, KS

• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

  Exhibit Arts, LLC

  Jan 2014 — Jan 2026

  Wichita, KS

• Development Director (also led IT and compliance)

  United Methodist Open Door, Inc.

  Jan 2005 — Jan 2014

  Wichita, KS

8 experiences in total

Education

• Friends University

  Master of Science, Management

  Jan 1998 — Dec 2000

• Wichita State University

  Bachelor of Science, Gerontology

  Jan 1988 — Dec 1991

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