Mathew Cross

Background

About Mathew Cross

My tech journey began at 13, immersed in gaming and hacking forums, following guides and experimenting with tools that gave me an “unfair advantage” in online and offline games. At the time, I was simply driven by curiosity — testing mods, bypasses, and scripts — not knowing that those same skills formed the foundation of legitimate careers in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and system defense. My professional career kicked off at Toshiba as a Helpdesk Technician, where I handled technical support calls, ticketing, and enterprise systems. It was there I discovered how much I enjoyed solving real-world tech problems and collaborating with skilled teams. I didn’t pursue university, but I committed to lifelong learning — building confidence in everything from infrastructure to security tooling through hands-on experience. Fast forward to now: I’ve helped build and maintain defensive systems, created detection logic to flag malicious behavior, and uplifted cybersecurity posture across varied environments. Over the past year, I’ve doubled down on consolidating and applying my knowledge — developing a structured, security-first mindset while still loving the technical grind. That early curiosity — bending game logic and diving deep into technical rabbit holes — has turned into a fulfilling, ever-evolving career in cybersecurity. And truthfully, it feels like I’m just getting started.