♡ ASSEM MERZOUG
security researcher / penetration tester
electrical engineering student (MSc) with a passion for offensive security and low-level exploitation
penetration testing | malware engineering | vulnerability research | bug bounties | CTF challenges
> pursuing CEH certification, targeting SOC analyst / penetration tester roles
interests :
penetration testing, malware analysis, reverse engineering, exploit development, threat hunting, OSINT, network security
current focus :
- offensive security techniques & custom exploit development
- bug bounty hunting & CTF competitions
- CEH certification preparation
programming languages :
- python
- bash
- javascript
- c
target certifications :
- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
- Security+
- Pentest+
- OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
career objective :
become a certified ethical hacker working in a SOC as a threat analyst or penetration tester, specializing in proactive threat hunting and vulnerability management.
improvement plan :
hands-on malware analysis in lab environments, advanced incident response courses, and continuous CTF participation.
philosophy :
security is not just about defending systems—it's about understanding how they break. every vulnerability discovered is a lesson learned, every exploit crafted is knowledge gained.
"the only truly secure system is one that is powered off, cast in a block of concrete and sealed in a lead-lined room with armed guards." - gene spafford