Mohamed Reda ((Da7rkx0))

Information Security Engineer & Practical Cybersecurity Instructor

Professional Summary

Practical, results-driven Information Security Engineer and instructor with extensive experience in network security, penetration testing, and Red Team operations. I design and deliver hands-on courses and workshops built around real labs and real-world scenarios. Over the past four years I have trained tens of thousands of students across English and Arabic platforms, earning consistently high learner satisfaction scores. I combine technical depth with clear, actionable reporting and a strong focus on legal and ethical practice.

Core Competencies

Full-scope Penetration Testing (Recon → Exploit → Post-Exploitation)

Red Team strategy, scenario design, and simulation exercises

Network security, protocols, and defensive gap analysis

Ethical Social Engineering research and campaign design

Tool development and modular software for security research

Practical course design, lab build-out, and instructor-led training

Technical writing: actionable findings, remediation guidance, and executive summaries

Student mentorship and certification preparation

Selected Achievements

Total Udemy students trained: 19,642

Udemy overall instructor rating: 4.4 / 5

English platform students: 500+ (average rating > 4.8)

Arabic platform students: 14,000+ (average rating 4.8)

Key Projects (Research & Development)

Pegasus Android Pro — Developed a comprehensive Android security toolkit with advanced modules for testing and research. Created to support controlled, authorized security assessments and developer research.

Pegasus WhatsApp Tracker (Basic) — Built a tool for behavioral analysis and security assessment of messaging applications in authorized research environments.

These tools were created strictly for security research, training, and authorized testing within controlled environments. Responsible, legal use is required; misuse is the responsibility of the end user.

Teaching & Instructional Experience

Independent curriculum designer and instructor delivering practical, high-impact courses in network security, penetration testing, and Red Teaming across multiple online platforms.

Designed and implemented practical labs, full Red Team simulation scenarios, and hands-on workshops.

Mentored students toward industry certifications and real-world skill adoption through one-on-one coaching and project feedback.

Sample offerings: full web application penetration testing with final actionable report, end-to-end Red Team workshop (planning → execution → reporting), and short series on scientific/ethical social engineering.

Teaching Approach

My teaching is pragmatic and learner-focused: concise conceptual briefs followed by intensive hands-on labs and real-case simulations. Every course includes templates, reference materials, and report examples so learners graduate with immediately applicable skills.

Platforms & Delivery Experience

Established instructor across multiple online learning platforms in both English and Arabic.

Experience delivering live workshops, on-demand course series, and private corporate training.

Languages

Arabic: Native

English: Professional

Legal & Ethical Statement

All course content, tools, and demonstrations are developed for educational purposes, security research, and authorized testing only. I do not endorse or support illegal, unethical, or unauthorized use of tools or techniques. Any misuse by third parties is beyond my control.