Ever wondered why it's so hard to get people to care about cybersecurity before disaster strikes? Joshua Wathen has a theory—and it might sound familiar to anyone who's tried to convince someone to buy insurance.

In this conversation with Cam and Otis (plus a surprise appearance from thunder rolling in the Houston sky), Joshua shares his journey from Special Forces Weapons Sergeant to COO of Triad Info Sec. "We are of service to the people that are our customers, to each other, to our families," he explains, revealing the core value that drives his approach to both team building and cybersecurity.

From his practical approach to hiring (where he roots out BS during interviews) to his spot-on comparison between cybersecurity and gun ownership ("if you don't understand it, you're not likely to invest in it until you get mugged"), Joshua offers refreshingly straightforward insights about protection in the digital age.

Whether you're building a team, running a business, or just trying to figure out if your company needs better digital security, Joshua's blend of military precision and entrepreneurial wisdom offers a perspective you won't want to miss.

More About Josh:
I am Joshua Wathen, the Chief Operations Officer of Triad Info Sec, the owner of Dux Fortis Consulting and a member of the Board of Advisors for Owners In Honor.  I have chosen to help build these entities because they are Veteran Owned and help others with service and security, both physically and digitally.  My work is not a necessity at this point in my life. It is a calling. I am a US Army veteran and hold qualifications as a Special Forces Weapons Sergeant, a Special Operations Combat Medic, and an Airborne Infantryman. In that time, I learned that shiny medals are awarded for dark days done well, that people are more important than equipment, and most importantly, that your values are what make you who you are. Since leaving the military, I have become a serial entrepreneur, a husband, and a father.  I have built several businesses in different industries and helped grow many different veteran service organizations ranging from PTSD treatment to business development for transitioning veterans.  My value to any organization is that I am a team builder and a super connector.  There is nothing more powerful than putting driven, capable, and like-minded people in a room with a problem to solve.


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Chapter Times and Titles:

The Quiet Professional (With Thunder) [00:00 - 03:58]
Introduction to Joshua Wathen
Houston storms making their presence known
Initial banter and setup

From "Helping a Buddy" to Full Partnership [03:58 - 14:34]
Joshua's journey into Triad Info Sec
The progression from consultant to partner
Building on veteran connections

"We Are of Service" [14:34 - 25:00]
Defining the core cultural value
How Joshua roots out cultural mismatches in interviews
Building teams that put others first

The Cybersecurity Challenge [25:00 - 35:00]
Why most people don't care about digital protection
The "bag of dirt" approach to winning wars
Making technical concepts accessible

When Monday Comes and Everything's Frozen [35:00 - 47:45]
Real stories of companies being hacked
The aftermath of ransomware attacks
Why prevention matters more than recovery

The Second Amendment Parallel [47:45 - 55:00]
"It's very similar to the gun culture"
Why people don't invest until after they're victims
Building awareness before disaster strikes

Resources and Closing [55:00 - End]
Joshua as the "informal concierge for veteran everything."
How to connect