Scott Gee

As deputy national advisor for cybersecurity and risk for the American Hospital Association (AHA), Scott Gee (pronounced like the letter “G”) works with John Riggi, the AHA’s national advisor for cybersecurity and risk, to develop strategies and operating priorities to support and advance the cybersecurity and physical risk mitigation practices of the nation’s hospital’s and health systems. In addition, Scott delivers cybersecurity and risk training for hospital and health system executives, state and regional hospital associations, and commercial partners.

Scott is a seasoned cybersecurity professional and Certified Information Systems Security Professional with extensive senior leadership experience in both the public and private sectors. Most recently, he served as cyber incident response manager at Microsoft. There, he was responsible for overseeing critical elements of the security infrastructure and cybersecurity capabilities, ensuring the safety and security of sensitive government customer networks and billions of dollars in assets and intellectual property.

Scott also served with distinction for 22 years with the U.S. Secret Service (USSS), where he improved technical cyber and investigative operations across multiple governmental departments, including building the USSS Counter Drone Unit; his expertise in digital forensics and mobile wireless investigations set new standards for training and performance as leader of the Secret Service cybercrime training program; and he was the recipient of the USSS Director’s Award. Scott provided protection for the president and vice president of the United States, and was integral in developing initial policies for the Cyber Security Advisory Board of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. He also represented the USSS in high-profile speaking engagements around the world, providing briefings, presentations and training on cybersecurity and other topics.

While serving as a USSS Attaché in London, he established and led the United Kingdom Electronic Crimes Task Force, working with international agencies and private sector security partners to disrupt cybercriminal organizations, including ransomware gangs.