7/18/2026 · by Malik Zaralam
My Journey to Becoming a Certified Penetration Tester
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I began my cybersecurity journey with the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, building a strong foundation in security fundamentals.
I then moved into offensive security, earning eJPT and later eWPTX, which sharpened my skills in penetration testing and web application security. I further validated my expertise with CREST CPSA, an internationally recognized certification in penetration testing methodology.
Today, I continue growing in web and network penetration testing, aiming to contribute to the cybersecurity community