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The document outlines a 6-month cybersecurity learning roadmap, focusing on different aspects of cybersecurity each month, from fundamentals to malware analysis. Each month includes specific goals, topics, resources, and hands-on tasks to enhance practical skills. Additional tips encourage staying updated with news, joining communities, and participating in competitions.

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6_Month_Cybersecurity_Roadmap

The document outlines a 6-month cybersecurity learning roadmap, focusing on different aspects of cybersecurity each month, from fundamentals to malware analysis. Each month includes specific goals, topics, resources, and hands-on tasks to enhance practical skills. Additional tips encourage staying updated with news, joining communities, and participating in competitions.

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6-Month Cybersecurity Learning Roadmap

Month 1: Cybersecurity Fundamentals


Goal: Build a strong foundation in cybersecurity concepts.

Topics: CIA Triad, common cyber threats, Linux & Windows security, networking basics.

Resources:

- Cybrary - Intro to IT & Cybersecurity

- TryHackMe - Pre-Security Path

- Book: The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing

Hands-on Tasks: Install Kali Linux, Play OverTheWire?s Bandit wargame.

Month 2: Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing (Beginner Level)


Goal: Learn ethical hacking basics.

Topics: Reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation basics, web app security.

Resources:

- TryHackMe - Offensive Security Path

- Book: Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking

Hands-on Tasks: Use Nmap & Wireshark, TryHackMe and Hack The Box challenges.

Month 3: Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)


Goal: Learn how to investigate cyber incidents.

Topics: Disk forensics, memory forensics, network forensics, log analysis.

Resources:

- SANS DFIR Training

- Book: Incident Response & Computer Forensics

Hands-on Tasks: Analyze memory dumps using Volatility, Recover files using Autopsy.

Month 4: Network Security & Defense


Goal: Learn how to secure networks.

Topics: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, network security protocols.

Resources:

- Cisco CyberOps Associate

- Book: Network Security Essentials

Hands-on Tasks: Set up Snort IDS, Capture network traffic with Wireshark.

Month 5: Advanced Ethical Hacking & Red Teaming


Goal: Learn advanced offensive security techniques.

Topics: Privilege escalation, post-exploitation, social engineering.

Resources:

- Hack The Box Red Team Labs

- Book: Advanced Penetration Testing

Hands-on Tasks: Use BloodHound for AD enumeration, Simulate attacks with Cobalt Strike.

Month 6: Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering


Goal: Learn how to analyze and reverse-engineer malware.

Topics: Static/dynamic analysis, reverse engineering, malware detection.

Resources:

- Cybrary - Malware Analysis

- Book: Practical Malware Analysis

Hands-on Tasks: Analyze malware samples, Use Ghidra for reverse engineering.

Additional Tips & Challenges


Stay updated with cybersecurity news: BleepingComputer, KrebsOnSecurity, The Hacker News.

Join cybersecurity communities: TryHackMe Discord, LinkedIn groups, Reddit r/netsec, r/hacking.

Participate in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions: CTFtime.org.

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