Cort Honey
Cort Honey is a privacy and identity protection expert with more than five years of hands-on cybersecurity experience. Before joining Security.org, he managed over $10 million in construction projects for a New York State agency. There, he coordinated secure infrastructure and worked with compliance teams, which gave him a ground-level understanding of how real-world security challenges take place.
Cort’s engineering background equipped him with the mindset and analytical tools to be able to break down complex cybersecurity concepts into clear, actionable guidelines. His technical analysis with a focus on user experience lets him discuss emerging threats, defensive strategies, and privacy tools in a way that is easy to follow, accurate, and practical. This skillset also helps him evaluate identity protection services and digital privacy solutions, translating technical findings into real-world recommendations.
To stay ahead of rapidly evolving digital threats, Cort spends roughly 50 hours each month analyzing reports from the FTC, FBI, and leading cybersecurity researchers. He also closely reviews industry reports and academic studies to track emerging trends in data breaches, AI, and identity theft tactics. This rigorous research lets him identify industry needs and deliver practical advice rooted in evidence and data.
Cort has contributed to hundreds of articles for Security.org. He also helps shape our research and testing strategy across identity theft and digital privacy topics. As our privacy expert, he develops resources and guides that help readers understand and mitigate their data exposure. He also hosts webinars to discuss identity theft-related trends. Above all, he aims to equip readers with reliable, expert guidance that reduces their digital footprint and strengthens their defenses against modern identity threats.
Cort Honey By the Numbers:
- 2,500+ hours of security research
- 65+ identity protection and privacy tools reviewed
- 50+ articles written and authored for Security.org
- 5+ years in the security space
- 200+ privacy guides consulted on
A selection of Cort’s most comprehensive guides for Security.org include:
- A 2025 Guide to Data Removal Services
- The Best Identity Theft Protection Services of 2025
- The Best Family Identity Theft Protection Plans for Families
- How to Opt Out of Whitepages
- How to Remove Your Address From the Internet
Cort’s Credentials
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and Management
- Former NY State project manager overseeing $10M+ in secure infrastructure builds
- Oversaw government office build-outs designed to protect confidential documents
- Former Sales Associate helping local businesses enhance their security
- Submitted a LEED for Communities application for the New York State Olympic Region (with aspects of public safety)
- Conducts monthly threat research using data from FTC, FBI, and academic sources
- Leads internal testing strategy for identity protection and digital privacy tools
- Regular webinar host, covering identity theft trends and defensive strategies
You don’t need to be a cybersecurity expert — that’s my job. I take this complex topic and turn it into simple, actionable advice so you can make smart decisions and stay safe without the stress.