Scott Ritchie

Scott Ritchie is a seasoned professional in governance, risk, and compliance services, currently serving as the Director at Aprio since October 2020. Ritchie has a diverse background encompassing strategic leadership, client assessments for compliance standards, and co-founding Layer0 Security Inc. to provide virtual CISO and audit readiness services. Previously held roles include Senior Business Manager and Associate Technical Director at AT&T, where responsibilities involved leading compliance and security audits, and managing a diverse team. Ritchie also contributed to education as an adjunct professor at Lambton College and has a robust foundation in information assurance with experiences ranging from Information Systems Security Officer at Scientific Research Corporation to Chief Information Officer at Advanced Internet Technologies. Ritchie holds a BA in Political Science from The University of Georgia, an MSIA from Norwich University, an MBA from Kennesaw State University, and a certificate in Entrepreneurship from Western University.