About Thirteenth Strike
Welcome to Thirteenth Strike, where I take privacy and security (but not myself) seriously. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay secure in a world full of cookies (the tracking kind, not the tasty ones) or if facial recognition feels more like 1984 than a convenience, you’re in the right place.
Who Am I?
I’m Braeden, an innovation nerd, InfoSec master, suave in the ways of cybersecurity, and creativity junkie with a slight addiction to asking uncomfortable questions. Armed with a Master's in Information Security and a Bachelor of Criminology (Hons)—where I wrote my dissertation on facial recognition and biometrics—I think a lot about:
Privacy and security (both digital and physical)
Freedom of speech and liberty
Crime, psychology, and ADHD
Technology (and making it understandable for non-techies)
Conspiracy theories (and why some are worth debunking).
Sometimes I even write about them!
Why Thirteenth Strike?
Because it’s the strike you didn’t see coming—the creative, practical approach to staying private and secure in a world that prefers you wide open.
A Dash of Humor
Talking about trackers, encryption, or data breaches is probably about as thrilling as reading a toaster manual to most. That’s why I mix in a healthy dose of sarcasm, absurdity, and humour. If you can laugh about privacy while learning how to protect it, you’re more likely to act on it.
What Can You Expect?
Practical and actionable advice—no tech jargon, no scare tactics—just stuff that works.
Quirky takes on serious topics—cybersecurity doesn’t have to be boring.
Interactive content: Q&A threads, AMA sessions, and maybe even some live workshops.
Feel free to ask me questions about anything I think or write about! (Until it gets overwhelming—then I'll probably just make it into a course.)
Want to Stay One Step Ahead?
Subscribe to Thirteenth Strike for no-nonsense tips on privacy and security—sprinkled with just enough sarcasm to keep it interesting.
