Professional Paths

Paths I've Explored.

Different areas of cybersecurity I've explored and continue to work in.

Cybersecurity Consultant

Identifying security weaknesses, conducting assessments and helping organisations strengthen their security.

Bug Bounty Hunter

Discovering vulnerabilities, testing applications and responsibly reporting security issues.

Cybersecurity Content Creator

Sharing practical hacking techniques, security awareness tips and educational walkthroughs.

Certifications

Certifications & Credentials.

Verified professional certifications. Select any badge to open its credential record in a new tab.

Certified Penetration Testing Specialist

Hack The Box · CPTS

Certified Web Exploitation Specialist

Hack The Box · CWES

EC-Council Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT) logo

Certified Penetration Testing Professional

EC-Council · CPENT

Certified Red Team Analyst

Cyberwarfare Labs · CRTA

API Security Certified Professional

APIsec University · ASCP

APIsec Certified Practitioner

APIsec University · ACP

Certified API Security Analyst

APIsec University · CASA

Professional Recognition

Recognised by EC-Council.

A separate contribution credit — distinct from the CPENT certification itself.

EC-Council Certificate of Appreciation presented to Idowu Damilola for participation in the CPENT Item Writing Exercise

Certificate of Appreciation

EC-Council

Recognised for participation in the CPENT Item Writing Exercise, contributing to the certification's examination content.

Recognition & Achievements

Leaderboards & Achievements.

Program rankings, hall-of-fame recognition and awards.

Bug Bounty Leaderboards

Standings on public and private bug bounty programs.

My Approach

How I approach security.

Offensive Mindset

Think like an attacker — chase the anomaly, question assumptions and look for the path a real adversary would take.

Practical Impact

Prioritise findings by real-world consequence, with clear, actionable remediation over theoretical risk.

Continuous Learning

Stacks and attack surfaces change constantly — I keep studying, testing and refining technique.

Responsible Disclosure

Report privately, coordinate with the organisation, and give defenders the time and detail to fix safely.

Let's Connect

Let's work together.

Open to security engagements, research collaborations, speaking opportunities and professional conversations. If you're working on something interesting, I'd love to hear about it.