Spencer J Scott CISSP GCIH

Sharpshooter
DISC Type : DC

Global Head of Information Security at AllSaints and John Varvatos

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Spencer is a cybersecurity and technology executive with over 25 years of experience, specializing in security, risk, and resilience. He focuses on the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, and business strategy, translating complex threats into actionable decisions for senior leadership. Colleagues describe him as insightful, pragmatic, and enthusiastic.

Beyond his corporate roles, Spencer is an active voice in the technology community as a podcaster and public speaker. His background includes a Bachelor of Arts in English, which informs his interest in the human side of security, particularly social engineering and communication.

He authored an article titled "Social Engineering: Hacking the Human Firewall, " which was published in Spanish.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Thorough Evaluator

Precise But Practical

They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.  They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Topics They Care About

AI Security
Frequently shares articles and insights on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity, highlighting its rapid progress, threats, and the need for robust governance.
Enterprise Resilience
His professional philosophy is centered on building intelligent, adaptive defense capabilities that support business growth rather than restricting it.
Cybersecurity Governance
Focuses on translating complex technical threats into clear, actionable strategy for boards, CEOs, and other senior executives to enable informed risk management.

Media Appearances

Spencer has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2020
Global Head of Information Security at AllSaints and John Varvatos
8-2015 - 5-2020
Head of Cyber Security at Clifford Chance
9-2013 - 7-2015
Cyber Security Specialist at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
4-2012 - 7-2013
Lead Security Consultant & Penetration Tester at Context Information Security
10-2011 - 3-2012
Post Incident Remediation Manager (Contract) at HSBC Mexico

Education

BA English from Curtin University of Technology
CompTIA Security + from New Horizons

More Information

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Insights For Selling To Spencer J

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Spencer J is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Spencer J

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Spencer J move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Spencer J take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Spencer J

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