During my time at Old Dominion University, I developed strong ethical hacking skills through structured coursework, lab exercises, and hands-on security assessments. I gained experience using industry tools to identify vulnerabilities, analyze system weaknesses, and understand how attackers exploit misconfigurations or insecure practices. Through guided labs and class projects, I practiced techniques such as password cracking, network scanning, reconnaissance, and secure exploitation always within a controlled, ethical framework. These experiences helped me build a practical understanding of penetration testing methodology and reinforced the importance of responsible disclosure, defense strategies, and overall cybersecurity best practices.