GuidePoint Security Appoints Scott Rachford as Chief Executive Officer

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#companynews--GuidePoint Security, the cybersecurity advisor and services partner organizations rely on to protect what matters most, today announced that Scott Rachford has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Rachford succeeds GuidePoint Security founder Michael Volk, who will transition from CEO to Executive Chairman and remain actively involved in supporting the company’s continued growth.

The planned leadership transition comes as GuidePoint Security continues to build on strong business momentum, including three years of double-digit revenue growth, deepening customer and partner relationships, and the opening of three new offices in 2025, including the company’s new headquarters. Rachford will lead GuidePoint’s next phase of growth with a focus on continued scale, operational excellence and the people-first, relationship-driven culture that has defined the company since its founding.

“GuidePoint Security has never been stronger, and this is the right time for Scott to lead the company into its next chapter,” said Michael Volk, Founder and Executive Chairman of GuidePoint Security. “Over the past 15 years, we have built a company grounded in trust, technical expertise and long-term relationships with our people, customers and partners. Scott has played an important role in that growth and brings the experience, market perspective and relationship-first leadership needed to accelerate what comes next.”

Rachford has spent more than a decade with GuidePoint Security, most recently as Regional Partner for the company’s North Central region. In that time, he has played an instrumental role in growing the business, developing high-performing teams, and strengthening the company’s customer and technology partner ecosystem. His deep industry experience and expertise give him a grounded perspective on what customers need, and how GuidePoint can continue to deliver as those needs evolve.

“I’m honored to lead GuidePoint Security at such an exciting time in the company’s evolution,” said Scott Rachford, CEO of GuidePoint Security. “We have something truly special — a company customers and partners trust not just because of what we do, but because of how we do it. My focus is on continuing that trajectory: growing the business, listening to customers, investing in our people and finding new ways to help organizations reduce risk and protect what matters most.”

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About GuidePoint Security

GuidePoint Security helps organizations overcome the most complex cybersecurity challenges, mature their security posture, minimize risk and ensure compliance. As a trusted cybersecurity advisor and partner, GuidePoint keeps people, data, and operations safe. We deliver tailored cybersecurity services and offerings that adapt and scale to safeguard the nation’s leading organizations today, while preparing them to confidently face tomorrow's cyber challenges. More than 5,600 organizations of all sizes and across every industry, and all U.S. cabinet-level agencies, rely on GuidePoint to strengthen their defenses and reduce risk. Stronger Together. Protecting What’s Next. Learn more at guidepointsecurity.com.

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