Scott Laliberte is the Global leader of Protiviti’s Emerging Technology Group. Scott and his team enable clients to leverage emerging technologies and methodologies to innovate, while helping organizations transform and succeed by focusing on business value and managing risk. His team specializes in many technological areas including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing. In previous roles at Protiviti, Scott was the Global leader of Protiviti’s Cyber Security Practice and Attack and Penetration Labs. Scott’s strong Cyber Security background combined with his deep technical skills uniquely qualify him to help Clients harness the benefits of emerging technology while managing the new risks they present. Scott is a published author, accomplished speaker, and quoted subject-matter expert in the area information systems security. He co-authored a book about penetration testing and information security called HACK I.T. Scott’s second book, Defend I.T., is a collection of case studies in information security. He has spoken about information security topics for a variety of audiences and industries including IAPP, ISACA, ISSA, and The IIA. He has been quoted as a security expert in Compliance Week, Computerworld, Financial Times, Securities Industries News, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications. Prior to becoming a consultant, Laliberte was an Information Systems Security Officer for the United States Coast Guard.