If Tony Scott’s career had a soundtrack, The Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up” would be a pretty fitting choice. His journey has taken him from parks and recreation and an Apple II computer to Microsoft, Disney, VMware, the White House, and now the CEO role at Intrusion Inc.

In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas-Fort Worth, iHeartMedia DFW & Central Texas Region President Chris Long sits down with Tony Scott, CEO of Intrusion Inc., for a wide-ranging conversation about career pivots, technology, leadership, and the opportunities that can come from being open to an unexpected path.

Tony shares stories from a career that includes senior technology leadership roles at some of the world’s most recognized companies and serving as U.S. Federal Chief Information Officer, where he helped shape technology policy and IT strategy across the federal government.

The conversation also turns to the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Tony explains why he views AI as both an extraordinary opportunity and a significant risk, and why leaders will need to think differently as technology begins doing things our existing rules, laws and institutions were never designed to address.

Tony also shares his philosophy for building strong teams at Intrusion: listen to different perspectives, make room for quieter voices, surround yourself with people who challenge your thinking and leave the “yes people” behind.

Guest: Tony Scott, CEO, Intrusion Inc.
Host: Chris Long, Region President iHeartMedia Dallas-Fort Worth