Mohamed Reda Qiyaoui
1st-year DUT Cybersecurity student and pentesting enthusiast | seeking an internship
About
1st-year DUT Cybersecurity & Audit student at EST Tétouan. Focused on threat detection, network defense and ethical hacking. Active CTF competitor. Seeking an initiation internship in 2026.
Skills
Cybersecurity
Network Security
Penetration Testing
Programming
Python
C
Tools & Systems
Linux / Kali Linux
Git / GitHub
Virtualization
Languages
Arabic
English
French
Competitions
- ENSI 2K26 CTF (Cyberspace x ENSI) — 11 Flags solved (May 2026)
- NorthSec 2026 — 6 Flags solved (April 2026)
- Morocco-Spain Cybersecurity Forum AI CTF 2026 — 5 Flags solved (Team ANARCHOTECH) (May 2026)
Education
Baccalauréat in Physical Sciences
2024/2025
French option, with Highest Honors
DUT in Cybersecurity and Information Systems Audit
October 2025 – Present
Network Security · Applied Cryptography · Windows Server Administration · IDS/IPS · Python & C Programming · Database Security · TCP/IP & OSI · Computer Architecture
Certifications
Getting Started with Cisco Packet Tracer
Learned to simulate and configure network topologies using Cisco Packet Tracer. Covered fundamental networking concepts including routing, switching, and device configuration. Built hands-on skills in visualizing and troubleshooting network infrastructures.
Credential ID: d4d416ad-0662-42a4-844a-ba06a100ea49
Skills: Network Security · TCP/IP · Packet Analysis · Network Topology · Device Configuration
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Gained foundational knowledge of cybersecurity threats, attack vectors, and defense strategies. Explored topics including malware, social engineering, network vulnerabilities, and data protection. Developed awareness of how organizations protect their digital assets and respond to incidents.
Credential ID: 5ec54f80-adb5-4d42-9ad8-3cdc94648e6e
Skills: Security Principles · Attack Vectors · Malware Awareness · Data Protection
NDG Linux Unhatched
Acquired core Linux command-line skills including file system navigation, permissions, and process management. Learned essential shell commands used daily in cybersecurity and system administration roles. Built a practical foundation for working in Linux-based security environments like Kali and Ubuntu Server.
Credential ID: 253dc9e7-6545-4f6e-8149-0aaff7b2cf2c
Skills: System Navigation · Permissions Management · Process Management · Shell Scripting
Projects
SNORT IDS/IPS
- Completed 3 progressive labs covering Snort 3 installation, custom rule writing, and active IPS deployment.
- Wrote 8 custom rules targeting ICMP floods, SSH brute force, Nmap scans, Telnet, and HTTP SQL injection.
- Simulated 6 real attack scenarios and validated detection in real time via alert logs and Wireshark.
IDS/IPS · Intrusion Detection · Rule-based Detection
CTF Labs & Hidden Flags
- Designed 2 custom CTF challenges covering web exploitation and reverse engineering.
- Ongoing project with more challenges in development.
Attack Simulation — Wazuh, pfSense & Suricata
- Deployed a full open-source SOC integrating Wazuh SIEM, Suricata NIDS, and pfSense firewall.
- Simulated 7 attack categories (reconnaissance, brute force, SQLi, reverse shell, privilege escalation, ARP poisoning, DoS) using 12+ tools.
- Validated detection via Wazuh Level 9–10 alerts, Suricata signatures, and FIM integrity module.
SIEM · NIDS · Threat Detection · Vulnerability Assessment
DoTask
- Developed a note-saving/todo web application with CRUD operations using Flask backend and ReactJS frontend.
- Implemented Google OAuth authentication, JWT sessions, and email password reset via Resend SDK.
- Designed a premium glassmorphic dashboard with interactive tag filtering and task status statistics.
Full-Stack · REST API · Google OAuth · JWT · TypeScript · Python · JavaScript · CSS · HTML · Dockerfile
Portfolio Website
A personal portfolio website built with a dark-theme aesthetic to showcase my cybersecurity skills and top projects. Features responsive design and custom animations.
Web CV
Trilingual (EN/FR/ES) online CV built with Hugo. Features a clean design with skills ratings, project listings, and contact information.
... and many other small projects
Languages
Arabic
English
French
Competitions
- ENSI 2K26 CTF (Cyberspace x ENSI) — 11 Flags solved (May 2026)
- NorthSec 2026 — 6 Flags solved (April 2026)
- Morocco-Spain Cybersecurity Forum AI CTF 2026 — 5 Flags solved (Team ANARCHOTECH) (May 2026)