Scott Fridinger

Manages cybersecurity team processing, review, and approval of cyber, legal and risk assessments across three business units and corporate organizations. Unified and streamlined six cross-functional assessment activities by standing up a new cyber support team, delivering standardized processes, metrics, and dashboards to enhance enterprise-wide compliance visibility.

Partnered with ODU enabling the instruction of 400+ hour technical Cybersecurity Bootcamp developed to provide hands-on experience with IT and cybersecurity tools and concepts. Areas of instruction include: Introduction to Cybersecurity Concepts and Technologies (Networking, Windows, Linux, Virtualization, Ethical Hacking) and Advanced Network Security (Network mapping, attacks & mitigation, monit

Executed cyber risk assessments supporting the Security Control Assessor (SCA) for Air Force Enterprise systems; applied expert knowledge of NIST RMF to evaluate control effectiveness within assigned authorization boundaries. Identified system vulnerabilities and residual risk by analyzing technical artifacts, conducting stakeholder interviews, and assessing system configurations against NIST cont

Designed, tested, and implemented secure operating systems, networks, and database architectures to meet evolving cybersecurity threats and mission requirements. Conducted cyber risk assessments and advised application developers on secure design practices.

Assessed 75 Air Combat Command and Air National Guard units for compliance with DoD and USAF cybersecurity regulations, directly supporting the Air Force’s cyber mission readiness. Served as Subject Matter Expert in Cybersecurity, TEMPEST, Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Workforce compliance (8570/8140), guiding units in interpreting and implementing complex regulations.

Led a 26-member team in administering, maintaining, and securing enterprise Windows and UNIX networks critical to Air Combat Command’s war planning and operational readiness. Managed Tier 1 help desk operations supporting 21 geographically distributed installations, ensuring high availability and responsive technical support.

Directed a 12-member instructional team in developing and delivering Air Force formal cyber training courses for incoming and advancing cyber professionals. Facilitated over 1,500 hours of classroom-based instruction, while managing updates to 240 hours of curriculum across topics including network infrastructure (routing/switching), server/client administration, wireless technologies, cryptograph

Served as Subject Matter Expert in installation, administration, maintenance, and project management of theater communications supporting AFSOUTH and AFCENT Combined Air Operations Center warfighting missions. Directed life cycle management, operational readiness, and cybersecurity for a $56M network infrastructure supporting classified and unclassified operations.

Grade: Summa Cum Laude

Completed a Master of Science in Information Technology Management with a concentration in Information Assurance/Digital Forensics. Graduated Summa Cum Laude, demonstrating exceptional academic achievement in the field.

Obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science. This program provided a foundational understanding of computer systems and programming principles.

Earned an Associate Degree as an Instructor of Technology and Military Science. This degree focused on preparing individuals to teach technical and military science subjects.

Completed an Associate Degree in Information Systems Technology. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of information systems and their applications.