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

Security Consultant Freelance — Jan. 2026 – Present
Manager Jets Pizza — May 2022 – Jan. 2026

Certifications

OSCP+ Offensive Security Certified Professional
— Jul. 2026
CWES Hack The Box
Certified Web Exploitation Specialist
— Apr. 2026
SecAI+ CompTIA SecAI+
— Mar. 2026
CPTS Hack The Box
Certified Penetration Testing Specialist
— Jan. 2026
CySA+ CompTIA CySA+
— Aug. 2025
Security+ CompTIA Security+
— 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