Experience
Brett Cruz brings more than a decade of hands-on security testing across two disciplines. Before joining Security.org, he spent eight years testing and reviewing home security technology for a Tennessee-based security publication, eventually becoming an Associate Editor. He then joined Security.org, where he has spent over five years analyzing antivirus software, VPNs, and digital safety tools, as well as developing repeatable testing methodologies. Brett’s security expertise is backed by more than a decade of security work overall. That combined background gives Brett a practical, cross-disciplinary view of security, one where physical and digital protections are two parts of the same problem.
In his current role as Security.org’s resident cybersecurity expert, Brett offers practical advice that helps readers understand the digital protections they need. He pairs his technical expertise with a straightforward writing style to break down complex and technical terms, building guides that help everyday consumers protect their data, privacy, and devices. His earlier years testing home security systems still inform how he approaches security content today, especially when a topic touches both worlds, like smart locks, connected cameras, and other devices that sit at the intersection of physical and digital security.
Brett is also responsible for designing Security.org’s rigorous but repeatable testing methodologies for antiviruses and VPNs. Every product he tests undergoes performance benchmarking, long-term reliability testing, and user-interface evaluations to ensure it holds up in real-world use. He also conducts standardized threat simulations to measure how well antivirus engines defend against threats such as phishing and AI-driven attacks. His data-first approach gives readers evidence-based recommendations they can trust.
Whether he’s stress-testing security tools, reviewing home security hardware, or helping parents build safer habits for their families, Brett is always looking to provide readers the knowledge and tools they need to stay secure, at home and online.
FYI: As a father to a young kid, Brett also brings a family-centered lens to security, both online and at home. He regularly shares advice to help parents protect their children from modern online risks, and has been quoted by parenting publications such as SheKnows. He has also published guides on the latest threats children face online, such as AI-generated scams, malicious and inappropriate content, and online privacy breaches.
Whether he’s stress-testing security tools or helping parents build safer online habits for their families, Brett is always looking to provide readers the knowledge and tools they need to stay secure in an always-changing digital world.
