Meet Scott Anderson: A Veteran Turned Cybersecurity Expert

Scott Anderson is a U.S. Army veteran who spent a decade as an 11 Bravo infantryman. During his service, he earned honors like the Expert Infantry Badge and multiple commendation and achievement medals. After two deployments and an injury that nudged him toward civilian life, Scott turned a lifelong passion for tech into a new career.

He started out building his own computers and dabbling in penetration testing and malware analysis just for fun. From there, he transitioned into roles like code deployment analyst and security engineer, ultimately founding his own consulting business, Cortex Cybersecurity.

Now, Scott helps everyone from private individuals to small businesses and larger enterprises secure their digital lives. In his off time, you’ll find him diving into sound engineering, hanging out with his dog, and basically blending his love of tech into all parts of his life.

Q&A with Scott Anderson of Cortex Cybersecurity

Q: Scott, can you tell us a bit about your background and what inspired you to start Cortex Cybersecurity?

A: Absolutely. After about ten years in the Army, I found a natural path into cybersecurity. I’ve always been into tech, and I saw a gap where smaller businesses and private individuals needed solid security help that didn’t break the bank. That’s what led me to start Cortex.

Q: What sets Cortex Cybersecurity apart from other firms?

A: It’s all about that custom approach. I’ve worked in big enterprises and with small startups, and I know that smaller clients need tailored, cost-effective solutions. I bring that big-company experience with a flexible, personalized touch so clients get exactly what they need.

Q: Can you share a success story of how you helped a client?

A: Sure. One client had a breach in their email system that led to wire fraud. We came in, locked everything down, set up strong security practices, and made sure it wouldn’t happen again. It was all about giving them peace of mind and a safer setup going forward.

Q: Why should someone care about cybersecurity, even if they’re a small business or just an individual?

A: Because it’s not just about big corporations. Anyone can be a target, and things like financial loss or privacy breaches can happen to anyone. I want to make sure people feel secure and confident, whether they’re protecting their home network or their small business.

Q: What’s your vision for the future of Cortex Cybersecurity?

A: I want to build long-term relationships with clients where we do periodic check-ins rather than locking them into expensive subscriptions. I want to automate what we can and keep things as affordable as possible while still delivering top-notch security. Ultimately, I want to give people that peace of mind so they can use their technology confidently.