Warren Averett
Scott Pruitt has over 20 years of work experience in the field of information security and technology risk. Scott has held various positions in renowned companies such as Warren Averett and Logista Solutions. At Warren Averett, they served as a Technology Risk Principal and provided leadership and expertise in information security to multiple organizations. Scott also offered risk and compliance solutions, including Outsourced CIO services and IT control examinations. Prior to this role, Scott held the position of Information Technology Security Manager at Warren Averett, where they focused on risk assessments and proactive compliance measures. Additionally, they worked as a Manager of Technology Services, overseeing application management, budgetary oversight, and serving as the primary solutions manager for various vended products.
Outside of their role at Warren Averett, Scott also served as a Board Member and Chapter Treasurer at InfraGard Birmingham Members Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity and collaboration between public and private sectors. Earlier in their career, Scott worked as a Technical Services Manager at Logista Solutions, where they managed field engineers providing hardware warranty repair and technical support to clients.
Throughout their career, Scott has demonstrated a strong commitment to information security, risk management, and compliance, helping organizations minimize the risk of security breaches and ensure industry requirements are met.
Scott Pruitt attended Jefferson State from 1990 to 1991, studying Business. Scott later obtained certifications including Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) from ISACA. Scott also earned a CompTIA A+ certification from CompTIA and holds MCP and MCTS certifications in Windows from Microsoft.
Warren Averett
Warren Averett is one of the largest accounting firms in the Southeastern region, ranking among the top 45 firms in the United States. Warren Averett's services span beyond audit and tax to include corporate advisory, technology and risk solutions, HR solutions, finance team support and personal services. Our growth is an acknowledgment that clients find value through our work. Warren Averett now operates with over 800 employees. We are over 350 CPA’s strong and many among our leadership group bring international and industry specific firm experience and expertise. With 15 office locations across Alabama, Florida and Georgia, with affiliate locations in Houston and the Cayman Islands, Warren Averett serves both public and privately held businesses, including financial institutions, manufacturers, hospitals and medical professionals throughout the Southeast. Warren Averett is a registered member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). We are also included among AICPA’s Major Firms Group, an elite group of privately owned accounting firms. Office Locations: ALABAMA: Anniston, Birmingham, Cullman, Foley, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery FLORIDA: Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Panama City, Pensacola, Tampa GEORGIA: Atlanta Affiliate offices in Houston, Texas and the Cayman Islands