Culture Is a Choice—And We Choose Ours Every Day

Steve Carter
April 9, 2025
Company
Nucleus People

When people ask what makes Nucleus Security different, they often expect the conversation will start with technology. And sure—we’re proud of the platform we’ve built. But technology alone isn’t what defines us. In fact, technology is the result of it. 

What sets Nucleus apart is how we work. How we treat each other. How we stay grounded in the values we set from day one—and live them, even as we grow. 

Culture isn’t a mission statement on the wall. It’s a shared set of choices we make, day after day. And at Nucleus, we’ve made a clear choice, from the founders on down: to build a company where people are empowered, supported, and connected to something bigger than themselves. 

We Take Care of Each Other—Because People Come First 

In cybersecurity, the pressure is real. Our customers deal with risk, threat, and uncertainty every day. That’s why it matters so much that our team feels supported, inside and out. 

We check in on each other—no agenda, no status updates, just human to human. We encourage self-care, because burnout helps no one. And when someone’s struggling, we don’t look the other way. We make space. We help. 

That same care extends to our customers. We listen. We empathize. We treat people with respect, especially when the stakes are high. 

Collaboration Isn’t Optional—It’s How We Win 

Security teams don’t work in isolation, and neither do we. At Nucleus, “that’s not my job” isn’t part of our vocabulary. Whether it’s a product release, a support case, or a strategic decision, we work together to get it done. 

We lean on each other’s strengths. We celebrate wins as a team—and we face challenges the same way. Our customers benefit from that, too. When you work with Nucleus, you’re not just getting a vendor. You’re getting a partner who works across functions to deliver the right solution, fast. 

Accountability Is Baked In 

We don’t micromanage at Nucleus. We hire people who care about doing things well—and give them the space and trust to deliver. 

If someone owns a task, they see it through. If something goes wrong, we don’t point fingers. We take responsibility and fix it. That sense of ownership keeps our standards high and our trust even higher. 

Clear, Candid Communication Builds Trust 

Transparency isn’t just a leadership principle here—it’s everyone’s job. We don’t let concerns fester. We speak up when something’s not right. And we do it directly, respectfully, and with the goal of making things better. 

That kind of communication isn’t always easy, but it’s what keeps our teams strong—and what helps us build honest, lasting relationships with our customers. 

Innovation Without the Ego 

We’re in a space that changes fast. Our platform evolves constantly. So do our processes. And we’re proud of how quickly our team adapts. 

We try things. We test. We automate what we can. And when something doesn’t work, we learn and move forward. 

Innovation doesn’t come from one person or one department. It comes from everyone—from engineers to customer success to operations. We welcome ideas from all corners of the company because good ideas aren’t tied to titles. 

Our Values Are the Difference 

At Nucleus, culture isn’t a tagline. It’s how we hire. How we lead. How we build software. And how we show up for the people who rely on us. 

Customers have choices. Talent has choices. And we believe the best relationships are built with companies that live their values—not just list them. 

Steve Carter
Steve is the CEO and Co-founder of Nucleus Security, helping organizations to automate, accelerate, and optimize vulnerability management workflows. This includes working with vulnerability management and DevSecOps teams at enterprises of all sizes, application security teams, MSSPs, and solution providers.

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