Penetration Testing
eJPT certified, with practical lab experience and a disciplined methodology.
Cybersecurity student - Germany
Security
beyond limits.
First-semester Applied Cyber Security student based in Gerstetten, Germany, with practical experience in Linux, networking, Python, and security tools. Looking for Werkstudent opportunity around Ulm, with a long-term goal of working in red teaming.
Curious, methodical, and committed to learning through practice.
/ 02 About me
Learn first
Practice Build
I'm Mohamed Kayali, a first-semester Applied Cyber Security student at Hochschule Neu-Ulm, based in Gerstetten, Germany. I have a strong interest in penetration testing, networking, Linux, and practical IT security. I am flexible about starting dates, open to opportunities around Ulm, and willing to transition to a dual-study program for the right company.
Curious, methodical, and committed to learning through practice.— My approach to securitySee my learning path ↗
$ whoami
mohamed_kayali
$ cat mission.txt
finish_bachelor
earn_CPTS
grow_into_red_teaming
$ echo $MINDSET
Try harder_
Networking & IT Security
Building practical knowledge of networks, services, and security fundamentals.
Programming
Python, HTML, and CSS fundamentals applied to technical learning.
Long-Term Vision
Develop practical offensive-security skills through ethical, controlled labs.
/ 03 Learning work
Practice
Document Improve
My project portfolio is growing. For now, this section highlights coursework and hands-on learning; detailed projects and write-ups will be added as they are completed.
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Coursework
Cybersecurity
Foundations
Coursework from CS50's Introduction to Cybersecurity, covering core security concepts, threat awareness, and responsible security practice.
- Security fundamentals
- Threat awareness
- Technical learning
CS50/research
02
Hands-on learning
Penetration
Testing Labs
Practical learning through guided labs and certification preparation, with a focus on enumeration, methodology, and clear documentation.
- Network enumeration
- Linux fundamentals
- Structured notes
03
Coming next
Projects
in progress
More independent security projects and technical write-ups will be published here as they become ready to share.
- Ethical lab work
- Clear documentation
- Public learning
/ 04 Experience
Work
in practice.
Early experience across IT, production, digital content, and hands-on technology programs.
Current
Student
Hochschule Neu-Ulm · Applied Cyber Security · First semester, Winter Semester 2026/27
Content
Digital Content Creator
YouTube and TikTok · Planned, filmed, edited, and published content for an audience of 10,000+ TikTok followers and 1,000+ YouTube subscribers · Since February 2024
IT internship
MAPAL Dr. Kress SE
Gained introductory insights into IT operations, workplace processes, and the day-to-day work of IT professionals. · October 2023 (1 week)
STEAM
Innovation & Robotics Programs
Karam House x NuVu Studio · Robotics, Arduino, design thinking, entrepreneurship, and international collaboration · 2018 - 2022
/ 05 Credentials
Proof of
progress.
These credentials reflect my current learning path. I am continuing to build practical depth through labs and coursework.
Certified
eJPT
INE Security · Junior Penetration Tester · Verify credential ↗
100%
Completed
CS50 Cybersecurity
HarvardX · Introduction to Cybersecurity
100%
Completed
CS50 Python
HarvardX · Introduction to Programming with Python
100%
In progress
CPTS
Hack The Box Academy · Currently preparing
20%
In progress
CTF journey
Ongoing CTF practice
First semester
Applied Cyber Security
Hochschule Neu-Ulm · Germany
Semester 1
// HACK THE BOX ACADEMY
Earned through practice.
Learning milestones from completed Academy modules. Each badge represents another step in my hands-on security journey.
Learning Process
✓ COMPLETEDPhilomath
Structured learning and effective study habits.
Introduction to Academy
✓ COMPLETEDAcademician
Hands-on learning with Hack The Box Academy.
Network Enumeration with Nmap
✓ COMPLETEDThe eye that sees all
Host discovery, port scanning and service enumeration.
DNS Enumeration Using Python
✓ COMPLETEDDidn’t know a python can do that
Automating DNS reconnaissance with Python.
Using the Metasploit Framework
✓ COMPLETEDCombine the modules
Exploring Metasploit modules in practical labs.
Getting Started
✓ COMPLETEDYour first battle
Core penetration-testing lab fundamentals.
Introduction to Python 3
✓ COMPLETEDSnake Charmer
Building foundational Python scripting skills.
Penetration Testing Process
✓ COMPLETEDTactical
Understanding a structured penetration-testing workflow.
HTB Academy achievement
✓ COMPLETEDInformation is not knowledge, or is it?
Completed Academy learning milestone.
Academy module badges · Separate from professional certifications.
/ 06 Skills & Expertise
Learn.
Practice.
Improve.
Building practical cybersecurity skills through hands-on labs, structured training, and independent projects, with a focus on offensive security and penetration testing.
01
Penetration Testing
Network enumeration, service exploitation, vulnerability assessment, and post-exploitation fundamentals.
02
Network & System Security
Network traffic analysis, Linux fundamentals, service enumeration, and security assessment.
03
Programming & Scripting
Developing foundational Python skills for scripting and automation, alongside HTML and CSS fundamentals.
/ 07 Contact
Think Like an Attacker.
Build Like a Defender.
Seeking a Working Student position in Cybersecurity in Ulm and the surrounding area. Eager to apply my skills, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to real-world security projects. Flexible start date and open to dual study opportunities.