Triad Resources was founded in 2006 by Jason Rorie
Locations/Headquarters: Houston, TX (Headquarters); New Orleans, LA; Huntsville, AL; Corpus Christi, TX
Business Accolades:
NaVOBA / VBE Certified, SBA / VOSB Certified, ISO 27001 Certified, Inc. 5000 List, Houston Largest Cyber Security Companies List
This week's VBE Spotlight illuminates Triad Resources, a leading cyber security advisory and consulting service that operates as the guardian against digital threats for businesses. Founded by US Navy Veteran Jason Rorie, Triad Resources excels in fortifying the cyber security posture of Federal and Commercial organizations, serving as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and aligning strategies with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks. Their unique approach combines Technology, Training, and Insurance to protect valuable data. With Rorie's extensive background in cyber security, including numerous certifications and authorship, Triad Resources stands as a symbol of trust, integrity, and innovative excellence in the ever-evolving field of cyber security.
Learn more about Triad Resources at www.triad-resources.com
What services do you provide?
"Cyber Security Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, and Engineering Services"
Who are your primary customers?
"Healthcare, Financial, Real Estate, Automotive and Energy sectors"
When and how did you start your business?
"I started in 2006 doing basic computer support and repair. I had a passion for technology, and after six years in the IT industry, I decided to venture out on my own and start my own computer support company. I started it out of a one-bedroom apartment. I would wake up early to market my business at various events and stay up late designing marketing materials, pricing out my services, and finding partnerships to assist in my growth."
What were some of the challenges in starting your business?
"As with most businesses, my main challenge is lead generation and client acquisition. Finding a repeatable and scalable way to bring in a consistent flow of leads that convert to new net business is difficult."
What is the key to the success of your business?
"My key to success was documentation. It was developing systems that generated repeatable success on both the operational and technical sides of the business."
What lessons learned can you share with people to make their business succeed?
"Consistency is key. Document everything you do and find the process that works. Turn that process into a system. Train staff on that system as the standard in how you conduct business."
What pitfalls should they avoid?
"Saying Yes to everything. It's hard to turn something down initially but remember, when you say yes to something, you are saying no to something else. Know your target market, your demographic, and what value you provide to that market, and go to work."
What other information about you and your business would you like to share with the NaVOBA Community?
"I'm a published author of three books (the fourth coming next month) and a proud father of teenage twins!"
Branch:
United States Navy
Service Years:
1996-2000
Highest Rank Attained:
E5/Second Class Petty Officer
Why did you join the military?
"There weren't a lot of career opportunities growing up in a small rural Mississippi town. I wanted a computer career, and the recruiter said I could have it while traveling the world. Haha. It's not a job, it's an adventure!"
Military Occupation:
"I worked in communications and IT. I started as a Radioman and was honorably discharged as an Information Systems Technician, Second Class."
Any significant military achievements / experience you would like to mention?
" In my four years, I accomplished Junior Sailor of the Year, Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Metal, and Armed Forces Expeditionary Metal."
Biography/Fun Facts
What is your favorite sports team?
"My favorite sports team is the Houston Astros; no, I don't think they cheated! I grew up playing baseball and have always been a fan. I grew up watching the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs. I jumped on the Astros train once I moved to Houston in 2006!"
What is your dream car?
"My dream car is a lifted F-250 customized truck. I'm very blessed to have it sitting in my driveway. It symbolizes my hard work and getting to a place I wondered was possible. I had to take a shot at answering this."
What would you be doing if you were not a business owner?
"If I wasn't a business owner, what would I do? I would hope I was impacting an organization in their technology department. I would wish I was working with technology that was putting good back into the world."
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