Corey Farley
Corey Farley
// ABOUT

Corey Farley

Penetration Tester & Cybersecurity Researcher

I am an offensive security researcher and penetration tester. My methodology is rooted in a simple reality: to properly defend oneself, you must first think like an attacker.

I specialize in vulnerability research, adversary emulation, and translating complex technical exploits into actionable mitigations. Whether I am hunting for zero-days, writing custom tools, or competing in top-tier CTFs, I am constantly pushing myself to elevate my tradecraft.

Experience

Penetration Tester Freelance — Jan. 2026 – Present
Manager Jets Pizza — May 2022 – Jan. 2026

Education

B.S. in Cybersecurity Franklin University — Aug. 2023 – Aug. 2025
Senior Officer of Cybersecurity Club Franklin University — Jun. 2024 – Present

Certifications

OSWP Offensive Security Wireless Professional Aug. 2026
OSCP Offensive Security Certified Professional Jul. 2026
CWES HackTheBox ‐ Certified Web Exploitation Specialist Apr. 2026
SecAI+ CompTIA SecAI+ Mar. 2026
CPTS HackTheBox ‐ Certified Penetration Testing Specialist Jan. 2026
CySA+ CompTIA CySA+ Aug. 2025
Security+ CompTIA Security+ Jun. 2025