Hi 👋 I am William Nicolas, alternating within a red-team, while pursuing my studies as a cyberdefense engineer at the ESNA (Higher School of Applied Digital). Passionate about computers and cybersecurity.

My playground

  • Alternating in a red-team team: I create scenarios and participate in the training of social teams.
  • HackTheBox: to push my limits and train myself.
  • Curious & Tinkerer: whether it’s a personal lab at home, a CTF challenge or a homemade script, I like to experiment to understand.

Some skills

  • Languages & scripting: Python, a bit of C++ …
  • Tools & methods: penetration tests, post-operation, automation, flow observation, detection, reaction.
  • Soft skills: curiosity, analytical spirit, taste for documentation, continuous learning.

What motivates

  • Understand the systems, their mechanisms and how to bypass their security.
  • Working with people: whether for a red/blue exercise, a sharing of tools, knowledge sharing.

Outside the cyber

When I am not in front of a terminal, I like:

  • explore new environments (virtual or real)
  • exchange with enthusiasts
  • keep myself updated on the new techs, trends & tools that are moving the field.

Languages

  • 🇫🇷 French — Mother tongue
  • 🇬🇧 English — B2 level (LanguageSkill)

📜 Certificates

  • Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS) – HackTheBox
  • Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP) – AlteredSecurity
  • Practical skills on PKI and Certificate Authorities – CyberPKI
  • IT Essentials – Cisco