Charleston Cyber Circuit

Tom Scott Short Bio
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-scott-7172386/
Thomas Scott (Tom) is the CEO and Founder of CyberSherpas, a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) cybersecurity consulting firm. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the South Carolina Cybersecurity Association and Foundation. As the inaugural Director of the SC Cyber Consortium, he has been a key leader in the cyber education, cyber workforce development, and cyber protection efforts in both South Carolina and across the Nation.
With over 30 years of cybersecurity experience in both Florida and South Carolina, Tom has developed a wealth of knowledge and experience in protecting critical infrastructure and cyber assets. He currently holds certifications in information security, information auditing, security leadership, critical infrastructure protection, and project management – he is also recognized a FEMA Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) Practitioner.
Tom is a member of the FBI’s InfraGard program and serves as an advisory board member for the Dutch Fork High School Cyber program. He has actively participated as a member of the MS-ISAC’s Executive Committee as well as the USC School of Law Cybersecurity Task Force. Tom currently serves the academic community through board service to the Industry Advisory Board for the USC Integrated IT program, and at Florence-Darlington Tech and Aiken Tech.

Keyaan J. Williams is the Founder and Managing Director of CLASS-LLC, a professional services firm that delivers governance, risk, privacy, and cybersecurity solutions to critical industries and government agencies throughout the world. Prior to CLASS-LLC, he managed large security programs at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A founding member of the Private Directors Association Atlanta Chapter, he currently serves as the chair of the Cyber Strategy Retreat Advisory Board, chair of risk committee for a global non-profit, and strategic advisor for start-ups and early-stage organizations. In addition to public speaking and standup comedy, the record of his knowledge and experience is available in books and publications such as the Certified CISO Body of Knowledge, The Language of Cybersecurity, Using Security Metrics to Drive Action, CISO Magazine, the ISSA Journal, and the Crisis Response Journal.

Entrepreneurial security and resilience professional driven by a passion for protecting others, understanding cross-cultural perspectives, and developing novel solutions to large-scale challenges. Experienced across Big 4 Professional Services, Aerospace & Defense, Financial Services, and startups with an emphasis on incident management, operational resilience, simulations, and program development.

Eugina Jordan is the CEO and Co-founder of an AI startup transforming how enterprises adopt AI. Previously an award-winning tech CMO, she was a new market category creator and an inventor with 24 patents spanning 5G, Open RAN, and AI. Now, she is leveraging her expertise to redefine enterprise AI adoption, making it more accessible, scalable, and impactful across industries.

I’m a modern CFO who builds financial infrastructure for growth, resilience, and transformation. With 25 years of experience across Big 4 advisory, investment banking, SaaS, and complex regulatory environments, I help companies scale by making finance a strategic asset, not just a reporting function to manage.

I lead global teams, advise boards, and have started and scaled multi-million-dollar divisions from the ground up. I launched an ERP and reporting division across a 9-office leading regional public accounting advisory firm and designed a tax advisory function aligned with new state and federal legislation. At Deloitte, I helped design, test, and implement the firm’s global engagement management platform. At Credit Suisse, I managed the U.S. integration of an acquired investment bank and centralized derivative accounting and reporting.

I love working with a diverse group of great people, because we are always stronger together. All of our professional and life experiences lead to fresh perspectives. Conflict and disagreements chip away at the edges of our incomplete ideas, uncovering the truth that lies at the intersection of big ideas.

With over a decade of experience in AI/ML, I specialize in building impactful, scalable solutions in computer vision, healthcare AI, and large language models (LLMs). My expertise spans the full AI lifecycle—from ideation and proof of concept (PoC) to production deployment and continuous optimization.

I have led and contributed to projects across detection, multi-object tracking (MOT), 3D segmentation, prompt engineering, LLM fine-tuning, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), predictive analytics, data visualization, and more. My approach blends technical excellence with a strong focus on business value, ensuring that AI solutions drive measurable outcomes.

I’m always interested in the latest advancements in AI and enjoy collaborating on innovative projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible. Let’s connect and talk AI!

Are your industrial control systems a potential blind spot in your security strategy? I’m driven to transform ICS/OT cybersecurity from a vulnerability to a strategic strength. With over 25 years navigating the complex landscape of cybersecurity across both public and private sectors, complemented by 25 years of leadership honed in the US Coast Guard Reserve, I bring a unique and action-oriented perspective to bridging the critical divide between IT, OT, and business leaders. I’m passionate about empowering organizations to understand and defend their critical infrastructure by fostering collaboration and education. From demystifying the 5 Ws of ICS/OT security to actively participating in initiatives like the Coastal Carolina Cyber Guild and various industry platforms (steering committees, podcasts, professional associations), I’m ready to help you elevate your organization’s ICS/OT security posture. Let’s connect and build a more secure future together.

ounder and Executive Director of Charleston Digital and the CDC Education Foundation. Two nonprofit organizations dedicated to accelerating Charleston’s tech economy through dynamic programs, strategic partnerships, and community-building events —all while leveraging the region’s renowned livability. During my tenure, Charleston has experienced significant growth: in 2001, the region was home to just 18 tech companies, rising to over 700 by 2018 and reaching 1,652 in 2024.

A key focus of Charleston Digital is to promote sustainable, high-wage economic prosperity. The average salary at member companies ($120,142) far exceeds regional and statewide figures, reflecting a broader commitment to nurturing tech talent and opportunity. As the only organization in Charleston exclusively dedicated to the needs of the city’s tech community, Charleston Digital supports tech-based economic development, incubator/co-working space initiatives, and results-focused approaches that help drive tangible outcomes.

Lisa Carter is the founder of SpartanTec, Inc, a top technology provider of IT Services across North Carolina and South Carolina. In Cyber Security for more than 20 years, Lisa is quick to point out that for everything that touches an organization’s network, “Security is Key”. In fact, Lisa has always known that she wanted to work in IT security. Armed with a Bachelor in Marketing, and experience selling managed firewalls, she recognized a need in the marketplace and SpartanTec was born.

With more than 23 years under her belt, she now proudly leads a dynamic engineering department and sales team and ensures all SpartanTec clients are handled with the highest quality and professionalism.

A Loris, South Carolina resident, Lisa enjoys reading and hanging out with her husband Chris and their 2 daughters, Kinsey and Lauren.

Jamie is the Director of Technology & Cyber Initiatives/SC Tech at the SC Council on Competitiveness. Jamie works to connect, and strengthen South Carolina’s technology sector and cyber ecosystem (collectively, “Tech-Cyber”) to accelerate growth and innovation in the state’s Tech-Cyber cluster, both within its stand-alone sector and its engagement with other signature SC Competes industry clusters.

A tenure in marketing strategy and technology Jamie has launched new websites, grown digital footprints, and connected hundreds of people and businesses building lasting relationships that have helped cultivate strong competitiveness strategies.

Tom Scott Short Bio
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-scott-7172386/
Thomas Scott (Tom) is the CEO and Founder of CyberSherpas, a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) cybersecurity consulting firm. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the South Carolina Cybersecurity Association and Foundation. As the inaugural Director of the SC Cyber Consortium, he has been a key leader in the cyber education, cyber workforce development, and cyber protection efforts in both South Carolina and across the Nation.
With over 30 years of cybersecurity experience in both Florida and South Carolina, Tom has developed a wealth of knowledge and experience in protecting critical infrastructure and cyber assets. He currently holds certifications in information security, information auditing, security leadership, critical infrastructure protection, and project management – he is also recognized a FEMA Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) Practitioner.
Tom is a member of the FBI’s InfraGard program and serves as an advisory board member for the Dutch Fork High School Cyber program. He has actively participated as a member of the MS-ISAC’s Executive Committee as well as the USC School of Law Cybersecurity Task Force. Tom currently serves the academic community through board service to the Industry Advisory Board for the USC Integrated IT program, and at Florence-Darlington Tech and Aiken Tech.