1337 Student building robust infrastructure and writing about security.

Hi, I'm Yousef El Bouzidi. I focus on Web Development, Cyber Security, and Infrastructure. When I'm not writing code or hardening Linux servers, you'll probably find me exploring literature or competitive programming.

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Selected Projects

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ft_irc server

C++ Sockets

Built a real IRC server in C++98, multiple clients, channels, operator modes, and a working bot. Tested with irssi.

Student Marketplace

Node.js Express JavaScript HTML5 CSS3

A collaborative full-stack marketplace platform peer-to-peer buying, selling, and services exchange with integrated delivery requests.

Born to be Root

Linux Debian AppArmor Fail2Ban WordPress TLS Nginx

Production-grade Linux server hardening from scratch — Debian deployment with WordPress, AppArmor profiles, Fail2Ban, and TLS security.

libc project (libft, printf, get_next_line)

C Memory Management Variadic Functions File I/O

A custom C standard library, a variadic printf implementation, and a buffered file reader. The core projects of the 42 curriculum.

Recent Posts

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Why and How I Use Obsidian

Discover how I use Obsidian with a simple hybrid of Zettelkasten and PARA. A practical, no-fluff system for organizing scattered notes, linking ideas, and never losing old thoughts again.

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The Beginner's Guide to Bug Bounty Methodology

Starting in bug bounty hunting can feel overwhelming. Here is a simplified methodology—from reconnaissance to mindset—to help you build your own repeatable workflow.

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CSRF vs SSRF: A Simple Guide to Request Forgery

What's the difference between CSRF and SSRF? We break down these two critical web vulnerabilities in simple terms, explaining how they work and how to stop them.

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