Scott Price on Entrepreneurship, Trust, and Why Cybersecurity Belongs in the Boardroom 

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In this episode of Mission: Cyber, host Emil Sayegh sits down with Scott Price, Founder and CEO of A-LIGN, to discuss his journey from auditor to entrepreneur and his role in building one of the world's leading compliance firms. 

Scott shares lessons from his early career at Arthur Andersen, the impact of the Enron collapse on his leadership philosophy, and how those experiences shaped A-LIGN's commitment to integrity, quality, and doing the right thing. He also reflects on the challenges of scaling a cybersecurity company, navigating setbacks, and building a culture centered on trust. 

The conversation also explores how cybersecurity and compliance have evolved from back-office responsibilities into board-level priorities, why supply chain risk has become a strategic business concern, and how organizations can build sustainable cybersecurity programs that support long-term growth. 

In this episode: 

• The leadership lessons that shaped A-LIGN's culture and values
• Why cybersecurity has become a boardroom conversation
• How compliance can unlock business opportunities and build customer trust
• The growing importance of supply chain risk and third-party assurance
• Why sustainable cybersecurity requires more than checking a compliance box 

Whether you're a defense contractor, cybersecurity leader, or business executive, this episode offers practical insights on entrepreneurship, trust, and building resilient organizations in an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape. 

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