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# [My Journey to Passing the CAPenX Certification: A Guide for Aspiring Expert-Level AppSec Pentesters](https://grumpz.net/my-journey-to-passing-the-capenx-certification-a-guide-for-aspiring-expert-level-appsec-pentesters?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Introduction: As a seasoned cybersecurity researcher and penetration tester, I am constantly on the lookout for certifications that sharpen my skills and keep me at the forefront of web application se

Nov 10, 2024 · 6 min read · grumpz.net  
Updated Mar 6  
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Vulnerability Operations @ Synack. InfoSec's Village Idiot. Documenting my journey of pivoting out of a decade long sales career to breaking

| Vulnerability Operations @ Synack | Bug Bounty Hunter. Security Researcher. Wannabe hacker, sharing my thoughts on how to be successful in the cyber security space, after pivoting careers of being a decade long Sales Director.

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