// 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
Security Consultant
Freelance — Jan. 2026 – Present
Manager
Jets Pizza — May 2022 – Jan. 2026
Certifications
OSCP+
Offensive Security Certified Professional
— Jul. 2026
— Jul. 2026
CWES
Hack The Box
Certified Web Exploitation Specialist
— Apr. 2026
Certified Web Exploitation Specialist
— Apr. 2026
SecAI+
CompTIA SecAI+
— Mar. 2026
— Mar. 2026
CPTS
Hack The Box
Certified Penetration Testing Specialist
— Jan. 2026
Certified Penetration Testing Specialist
— Jan. 2026
CySA+
CompTIA CySA+
— Aug. 2025
— Aug. 2025
Security+
CompTIA Security+
— Jun. 2025
— Jun. 2025
Focus Areas
Web app exploitation
Privilege escalation
Active Directory attacks
Offensive security tooling
Education
B.S. in Cybersecurity
Franklin University — Aug. 2023 — Aug. 2025
Senior Officer of Cybersecurity Club
Franklin University — Jun. 2024 – Present