Joshua Selvidge Named Managing Partner And Chief Technology Officer

Josh brings a diverse set of cybersecurity skills and experience spanning over a decade across the Department of Defense, Oil and Gas industry, and commercial sectors. He began his career as an Information Assurance Manager for the Defense Information Systems Agency, later advancing to key positions including IT Security Engineer at National Oilwell Varco and Senior Sales Engineer and Security Operations Lead at Alert Logic.

“I’ve always wanted to make an impact in security, and PurpleSec has allowed me to fulfill that mission by democratizing enterprise-grade security solutions for small and medium-sized businesses,” said Josh. “Our focus on making advanced security accessible and affordable has been transformative for many organizations that previously couldn’t access this level of protection.”

Josh is a builder and innovator of cybersecurity technologies, having accomplished significant milestones as the primary developer of PurpleSec’s innovative security solutions platforms, including Defiance XDR™, the company’s flagship extended detection and response platform. His expertise in cloud security, managed detection and response (MDR), and solution architecture has been instrumental in developing security solutions that effectively protect businesses against evolving cyber threats.

“Josh has been with PurpleSec since the beginning and has been crucial in developing our technology infrastructure and vision,” said Jason Firch, President and founder of PurpleSec. “His leadership in developing Defiance XDR™ has enabled us to provide enterprise-grade security solutions at price points accessible to small businesses.”

“It’s rare you get to start and succeed in business with a high school friend. Josh has been through the ups and downs and stuck through it,” Jason added. “His promotion to Managing Partner reflects both his invaluable contributions to our success and our commitment to building a strong leadership team for our next phase of growth.”

In his expanded role, Selvidge will continue to lead PurpleSec’s technology initiatives while taking on additional responsibilities in strategic planning and company leadership. His promotion comes as PurpleSec continues to expand its services and reach in the SMB cybersecurity market.