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About Me
Elia Kirolos Khairy Fawzy
I am an Information Security Engineering student at Ural Federal University (UrFU), currently studying in Russia, with a strong focus on cybersecurity and secure systems.
I have hands-on experience working with Linux-based systems (including Kali Linux and Astra Linux), networking fundamentals, and security tools used in penetration testing and SOC environments. My technical background includes programming and scripting with Python, Bash, SQL.
I am actively developing my skills in web penetration testing, malware analysis, and Red Team methodologies, and I participate in practical labs, security projects, and cybersecurity competitions. I am particularly interested in offensive security, while maintaining a solid understanding of defensive concepts and system hardening.
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Programming & Scripting
Python Bash SQL
Operating Systems & Administration
Linux (Kali Linux, Astra Linux) 🧩 Users, permissions, ACL, sudo, services (systemd) 🧪 Practical lab reporting & evidence (logs, screenshots)
Networking & Wi-Fi Engineering
🌐 Networking fundamentals (routing/switching basics) 📡 Wi-Fi planning & surveys (Ekahau AI Pro) 📈 Coverage & capacity analysis, AP placement, channel planning (hands-on project)
Cybersecurity (Defensive / SOC)
🛡️ IDS basics & configuration (Suricata) 🧾 Log formats & analysis (e.g., JSON / eve.json) 🔎 Digital forensics basics & artifact collection (UAC toolkit) 🍯 Honeypot labs (Cowrie) & security monitoring workflows
Cybersecurity (Offensive / Red Team — Learning)
🔍 Web penetration testing (learning through labs & practice) 🧠 Malware analysis (learning fundamentals & basic practice) 🎯 Red Team methodologies (learning path & hands-on exercises)
Tools & Collaboration
Git & GitHub 📝 Technical documentation (reports, presentations) 🤝 Teamwork & time management (projects + university workload)
Competitions & Challenges
UralCTF 2025
Participation in a Capture The Flag (CTF) competition focused on practical cybersecurity challenges, including vulnerability analysis, exploitation basics, and structured problem-solving under time constraints.
Alfa CTF 2025
Participation in a cybersecurity competition involving security analysis tasks and applied problem-solving, with an emphasis on teamwork and analytical thinking.
ICPC Ural Regional Qualification
Participation in a regional programming contest focused on algorithmic thinking, data structures, and collaborative problem-solving in a team-based environment.
RuCode Programming Competition
Participation in a national programming competition emphasizing logical reasoning, algorithmic problem-solving, and efficient coding practices.
Cyberbitva (Altai IT Forum)
Participation in a cybersecurity competition focused on defensive and analytical tasks, including security monitoring concepts and incident analysis scenarios.
T1 Hackathon (WAF Bypass Challenge)
Participation in a hackathon challenge focused on web security, exploring web application behavior and bypass techniques in a controlled competitive environment.
Education
Ural Federal University
Institute of Radioelectronics and Information Technologies – RTF
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security (10.03.01)
This bachelor’s program offers a structured academic curriculum aimed at developing a solid foundation in information security. The program focuses on analytical thinking, systematic problem solving, and disciplined technical training, while emphasizing regular coursework, practical assignments, and collaborative work, supporting students’ academic and professional development in the field of information security.
- Develop practical skills in Linux-based systems and command-line environments
- Build a solid understanding of networking fundamentals and system administration
- Gain hands-on experience through security labs and practical coursework
- Gradually specialize in cybersecurity and information security disciplines, with a growing interest in penetration testing and offensive security
Expected Graduation: 2026
Student Activities & Leadership
Arab Student Union – Ural Federal University
Active member for over three years, contributing to the support of newly arrived Arab students in adapting to university life in Russia. Responsibilities include academic guidance, assistance with administrative procedures, and facilitating integration into the university community.
Mentor – Buddy System (наставник)
Mentor within the university Buddy System, providing guidance to international students during their initial period of study, assisting with academic procedures, communication with university services, and early adaptation challenges.
Dormitory Student Union – ОСГ UrFU
Member of the dormitory student union, actively involved in student representation and collaboration with dormitory administration to address residence-related issues and improve living conditions.
Volunteering & Professional Engagement
Volunteer at the “КОД ИБ” Information Security Conference in Yekaterinburg. Regular participant in information security conferences, hackathons, and CTF competitions, focusing on practical skill development and professional growth in cybersecurity.