About¶

Mohamed Trigui¶

Cybersecurity Enthusiast | OSCP Candidate | Master's Student¶

I'm Mohamed, a passionate cybersecurity professional completing my Master's in Cybersecurity at Illinois Tech. My journey in security is driven by curiosity, hands-on practice, and a commitment to understanding the technical depths of vulnerability analysis and exploitation.

Education¶

Illinois Institute of Technology
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Chicago, IL

Focus Areas: - Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking - Vulnerability Analysis & Exploitation - Network Security & Defense - Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering

Current Projects¶

1. Linux Vulnerability Replication¶

Actively working on replicating vulnerabilities in Linux environments and developing Lua scripts to patch them. This hands-on approach deepens understanding of vulnerability mechanics and defensive programming.

Technologies: - Linux kernel internals - Lua scripting - Vulnerability analysis - Security patch development

2. Nmap NSE Zero-Day Reconnaissance¶

Developing custom Nmap NSE scripts for zero-day vulnerability reconnaissance, focusing on emerging threats and novel detection techniques.

Repository: nse-zero-day-recon

3. CrashFTP Vulnerability Analysis¶

Working on an Nmap NSE project to replicate and patch a vulnerability in CrashFTP, demonstrating both offensive and defensive security capabilities.

Skills Applied: - Network service exploitation - NSE script development - Vulnerability patching - Security tool development

4. Hack The Box Journey¶

Actively rooting boxes on Hack The Box as part of OSCP preparation, with focus on: - Active Directory exploitation - Linux/Windows privilege escalation - Web application security - Post-exploitation techniques

Writeups: htb-writeups

Technical Skills¶

Programming & Scripting¶

Python, Bash, Lua, JavaScript, Java

Security Tools¶

Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark
SQLMap, Nikto, Gobuster, LinPEAS/WinPEAS

Operating Systems¶

Linux (Kali, Ubuntu, Debian), Windows, macOS

Databases & Servers¶

MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Apache, Nginx

Version Control & Collaboration¶

Git, GitHub, GitLab

Cloud & Virtualization¶

AWS, Docker, VMware, VirtualBox

Certifications & Goals¶

In Progress¶

• OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
• Expected completion: 2025
• Active lab time and practice
• Rooting HTB machines for preparation

Future Plans¶

• OSWE (Web Application Security)
• OSEP (Evasion Techniques)
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

Languages¶

I speak four languages, enabling me to collaborate globally:

• English - Fluent
• Arabic - Native
• French - Fluent
• Spanish - Proficient

Featured Projects¶

1. PassMan NextGen¶

Full-stack password manager built with modern web technologies.

Tech Stack: FastAPI, React, PostgreSQL, TypeScript
Repository: passman-nextgen

2. Service Enumeration Tool¶

Automated service enumeration framework for penetration testing.

Repository: service-enumeration

3. OSINT Application¶

Open-source intelligence gathering application for reconnaissance.

Tech: Jupyter Notebook, Python
Repository: osint-app

4. Active Directory Lab¶

Comprehensive Active Directory attack and defense lab environment.

Repository: active-directory

Beyond Security¶

Nature Enthusiast¶

When I'm not behind a terminal, you'll find me: - Hiking through trails and exploring natural landscapes - Traveling to new places and experiencing different cultures - Photography of nature and urban environments - Running and staying physically active

Philosophy¶

I believe in continuous learning, ethical hacking, and giving back to the community through open-source contributions and knowledge sharing.

Connect With Me¶

I'm always interested in collaborating on security projects, discussing vulnerabilities, or sharing knowledge!

Ways to Connect¶

GitHub: github.com/medTrigui
📧 Email: Available on LinkedIn
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mo-trigui
🎥 YouTube: @mohamedtrigui7421

GitHub Stats¶

Achievements¶

• Illinois Tech Graduate Student
• Active HTB Player
• Open Source Contributor
• Security Content Creator
• Vulnerability Researcher

Recent Activity¶

Check out my latest projects and contributions:

• Vulnerability Scanning Guide - This documentation site
• HTB Writeups - Machine walkthroughs
• NSE Zero-Day Recon - Custom Nmap scripts
• PassMan NextGen - Password manager

Community Contributions¶

I believe in giving back to the cybersecurity community through:

• Open-source projects and tools
• Documentation and guides (like this site!)
• Video tutorials and walkthroughs
• Knowledge sharing on forums and communities
• Mentoring aspiring security professionals

Quote¶

"The best way to learn security is to break things, understand why they broke, and then figure out how to fix them."

— Mohamed Trigui

Get In Touch¶

Whether you want to: - Discuss vulnerability research - Collaborate on security projects - Share OSCP experiences - Talk about hiking trails in Chicago - Just connect!

Feel free to reach out! I'm always happy to connect with fellow security enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Last Updated: October 2025