Meet Defense Cybersecurity Group
Vincent Scott FOUNDER & CEO
Vince is a US Navy veteran with more than 30 years of cyber experience. A graduate of the US Naval
Academy, Vince’s 21-year career in military operations included cyber warfare, information warfare, and
intelligence operations. He conducted Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) activities at the tactical, component, theater, and national levels. He served with multiple national intelligence agencies. He deployed numerous times, including combat operations in both Gulf Wars, in addition to deployments to Bosnia, Kosovo, and elsewhere.
Following his diverse career in military operations, Vince joined Oklahoma State University’s Multispectral Laboratory (UML) as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the Director of C5ISR. Following his work with OSU, Vince held positions with P&G as their Global Leader of Cyber Incident Response and Threat Intelligence, served as a Director in PWC's Cybersecurity and Privacy practice, and led PwC’s National Cyber Threat Intelligence Organization. Most recently he served as the Executive Director of SENTIR Research Laboratory and is currently the Chief Security Officer of Solutions Through Innovative Technologies (STI-TEC).
Vince founded DCG with the aim of supporting the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) throughout the implementation of the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). As a veteran and small business owner himself, Vince's mission is to provide thorough, cost-effective consulting and services throughout the DIB's ongoing compliance journey. He is currently a Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) and Provisional CMMC Instructor (PI). He is the FBI Infragard's SME on Cyber-Warfare, and former editor of the journal of Law and Cyberwarfare.​
Jessica Allen CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Jessica is a seasoned Business and Technology Executive who brings over two decades of experience transforming organizations and growing businesses. Her leadership journey spans global enterprises, mid-sized companies, and advisory roles—each shaping her ability to balance visionary strategy with hands-on execution.
Jessica's career has touched Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Governance, Business Continuity and many other risk management disciplines. Jessica has been key in initiatives such as representing the retail business in a large bank on a global project to manage third party risk. The goal of the initiative was to meet the businesses need of using third parties to support operations without increasing the overall risk profile. This was accomplished with effective controls around the infrastructure, processes, and access. Additionally, Jessica assisted a large medical device and software company address the EU's General Data Protection Regulation rules. She also was the second hire into a large Accounting and Tax firm's Cybersecurity Consulting group where she helped build that from the ground up which still prospers today. These are just a few examples and has led Jessica to be fluent in many Cybersecurity and Data Privacy frameworks across industries.
Jessica joins DCG to bring her business acumen, operations expertise, and cyber know-how to assist in our rapid growth as a company. Jessica has led enterprises through digital transformations that touched every part of the business. Her approach balances big-picture vision with practical execution, ensuring strategies aren’t just designed, but fully realized and adopted across the organization.
At the core of Jessica's leadership philosophy is a belief that technology is about people first. This includes building teams that feel empowered and engaged. By listening, communicating clearly, and aligning with leadership goals, she creates an environment where people feel valued and motivated to deliver their best work!
Nick Martin DIRECTOR OF CYBERSECURITY AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
With over 15 years of experience in Information Technology and Data Governance Nick has in-depth knowledge of information security and data provenance. He works to advance the cybersecurity capabilities of critical industries large and small, and to assist clients with their information security, data governance, and secure data migration requirements. From the depths of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to surrounding Federal requirements including DFARS, FedRAMP, CMMC, and NIST he provides cybersecurity and data management expertise that will enable the betterment of our clients and their customer base.
Nick’s background includes service in the US Navy as an Information Technology Specialist, Database Security Manager at G4S International, and Global Director of Compliance at Cocoon Data. He has a BS in Computer Science, holds certifications in networking and Unix administration, and has completed the CMMC Certified Assessor course.
CCA-Qualified
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Charles Norman CONSULTANT
Charles “Chuck” Norman is an accomplished executive with a track record in developing, implementing, and leading cybersecurity, governance, and risk programs. He has demonstrated success in building cross-functional, diverse teams to align IT and business strategies in large global enterprises. A graduate of Indiana State University, Chuck has applied his degree in Computer Science and Mathematics throughout his career. Most recently, he served as a Sr. Client Solutions Advisor for Optiv Security, where he acted as a business development partner to sales executives, as well as a trusted advisor to F500 client executive and senior management teams. At DCG, Chuck supports communications with C-Suites, develops approach methodology for large organizations, and serves as a consultant to businesses seeking CMMC support.
CCP-Qualified
Shelby Scott CONSULTANT & LEAD TECHNICAL WRITER
Shelby is Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) with 4 years of experience creating CMMC-specific
documentation and informational materials. She currently supports DCG as a CMMC Consultant and Lead Technical Writer. ​Shelby graduated with High Honors and a double major in Philosophy and Environmental Studies from Eckerd College in 2021. She has experience in nonprofit administration, grant and proposal writing, and environmental education.
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Jonah Phillippi CONSULTANT & CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST
Jonah graduated from Spring Hill College with a B.S. in Chemistry and minors in Mathematics and Philosophy. He applied this knowledge over 5 years of experience as a research specialist at Tulane University. During this time he accomplished projects including the optimization of an inventory management system, completing analysis and reports for grant applications, maintained and authored documentation for regulatory audits, and functioned as a project manager for NIH-funded research. Concurrently, he graduated from Tulane University with a M.S. in Cybersecurity Management, his Capstone project focusing on NIST SP 800-171 compliance. He has received a certificate in Cyber Defense from the Tulane School of Professional Advancement, CompTIA Security+, and is processing his Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) certification.
Jacob Scott CONSULTANT
Jacob is a technical writer with a B.A. and an equivalent A.S. in software development. He has four years of CMMC implementation experience taking companies from 0 to compliant. He focuses on working documentation and working understanding of the regulation for clients. He has also been focusing on VDI CMMC-as-a-service compliance.
Jacob has worked a number of technical positions and projects, including service desk, maintenance, and system implementation. He has led the implementation of Security Onion SIEM in a corporate environment and open source ticketing systems. Outside of CMMC he has also worked extensively with SSDF and EO 14028, as well as the implementation of secure software development.
CCP-Qualified