Our Founders
Who We Are
Trey Ridley
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Trey Ridley is a cybersecurity strategist and compliance architect based in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. As the co-founder of Triad Security Group (TSG), he helps defense contractors (GovCons), high-growth commercial B2B firms, and enterprises navigate complex regulatory landscapes while maintaining operational agility. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Morehouse College and a Master’s in Information and Cybersecurity from the University of California, Berkeley.
Trey specializes in translating dense, high-stakes frameworks (e.g. CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, NIST CSF, SOC 2, and FedRAMP) into actionable, executive-level risk management strategies. Combining his academic foundation with deep industry experience, his practice focuses on delivering high-signal technical validation, human-in-the-loop security assessments, specialized cloud architecture reviews (AWS/Azure), and fractional vCISO advisory designed to prepare organizations to confidently pass third-party audits. Driven by a commitment to workforce resilience, Trey designs scalable defensive solutions that protect critical infrastructure and embed a proactive "culture of compliance" across the enterprise supply chain.
Gregg Walker, Jr
Co-Founder & Senior Partner, Finance
Gregg Walker Jr. is a strategic finance executive and government contracting specialist based in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. As the Co-Founder and Senior Partner of Finance at Triad Security Group (TSG), Gregg oversees the firm's financial architecture, corporate governance, and sustainable scaling strategies. He holds a business degree from Virginia State University, combining a rigorous academic foundation in business administration with deep operational expertise in highly regulated industries.
Gregg brings a robust background in government contracting (GovCon) and professional compliance auditing to TSG. His primary focus centers on mitigating structural risk, optimizing financial efficiency, and standardizing repeatable service delivery models for federal supply chain clients. At TSG, he spearheads the development of transparent, high-value tiered service architectures and flat-fee project structures that eliminate the volatility of traditional hourly billing; ensuring clients receive predictable, enterprise-grade value.
Driven by a commitment to operational excellence, Gregg designs the rigorous financial guardrails and risk-management strategies that allow both TSG and its clients to scale sustainably while maintaining absolute compliance posture.
