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Steve Carter

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Co-Creator and Co-Host of the VulnWise Podcast at VulnWise
📍 Metro Jacksonville, United States

Steve Carter is the CEO and co-founder of Nucleus Security, focusing on vulnerability and exposure management. With a background in security engineering for DoD/IC customers and co-founding Rampant Technologies, he has deep industry expertise. He holds a Masters from Florida State University and multiple security certifications. Colleagues call him remarkable, focused, and an out-of-the-box thinker.

He is the co-creator and co-host of the VulnWise podcast, where he dives deep with cybersecurity experts to explore their strategies and tactics. In these discussions, he breaks down complex insights into practical takeaways for security professionals at all levels of their careers.

Ten years ago, he wrote the first line of code that would eventually become Nucleus Security.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Co-Creator and Co-Host of the VulnWise Podcast
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Metro Jacksonville, United States
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Priorities

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Exposure Management
His recent commentary and focus is on the evolution from traditional vulnerability management to a more comprehensive exposure management strategy.
Cybersecurity Podcasting
He co-hosts the VulnWise podcast, interviewing cybersecurity leaders to share their strategies, tools, and tactics with a broader professional audience.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Co-Creator and Co-Host of the VulnWise Podcast
VulnWise
6-2019
CEO & Co-founder
Nucleus Security
12-2018
Board Member & Advisor
Rampant Technologies
4-2015 - 6-2019
Co-Founder
Rampant Technologies
2-2006 - 4-2015
Senior Security Software Engineer
LTC Engineering
In the press

Media appearances

Resilient Cyber Podcast – Vulnerability Management Modernization & FedRAMP. Featured in Nucleus Security Blog
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Steve Carter – CEO & Co‑Founder, Nucleus Security (Forbes Council Profile). Featured in Forbes
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Education
2000 - 2002
Master's
Florida State University
1998 - 2000
Bachelor's
Florida State University
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