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Cybersecurity Beginner Roadmap Checklist

The document outlines an 8-week roadmap for beginners in cybersecurity, covering essential topics such as computer networking, Linux, and programming basics. Each week includes specific tasks and resources to enhance learning, from understanding internet protocols to ethical hacking and project building. The final week encourages building security tools and considering certification options.

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Cybersecurity Beginner Roadmap Checklist

The document outlines an 8-week roadmap for beginners in cybersecurity, covering essential topics such as computer networking, Linux, and programming basics. Each week includes specific tasks and resources to enhance learning, from understanding internet protocols to ethical hacking and project building. The final week encourages building security tools and considering certification options.

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Cybersecurity Beginner Roadmap – 8-

Week Checklist
Week 1–2: Computer & Networking Basics
☐ Learn how the internet works (IP, DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP)

☐ Understand what firewalls, proxies, and ports are

☐ Explore basic computer architecture (CPU, memory, OS)

☐ Study common protocols: HTTP, FTP, SSH, DNS, ICMP

☐ Suggested Resource: Cisco SkillsForAll 'Networking Basics' course

Week 3: Linux & Command Line


☐ Install and use a Linux distro (Ubuntu or Kali)

☐ Learn basic Linux commands (ls, cd, mkdir, chmod, etc.)

☐ Learn file permissions & how to read log files

☐ Start Bandit wargame: https://overthewire.org/wargames/bandit/

Week 4: Bash & Python Basics


☐ Write simple Bash scripts (loops, conditionals)

☐ Learn Python basics (variables, functions, loops)

☐ Build a script: e.g., automate file backup or scanner

☐ Try Python for Beginners: https://www.learnpython.org/

Week 5: Cybersecurity Fundamentals


☐ Understand what malware, phishing, and ransomware are

☐ Learn about CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)

☐ Watch intro videos on firewalls, IDS, and VPNs

☐ Explore TryHackMe: “Cybersecurity 101”: https://tryhackme.com


Week 6: Tools & Hands-On Labs
☐ Learn to use Wireshark to capture/analyze traffic

☐ Use Nmap to scan a local network

☐ Explore Burp Suite (basic web vulnerability scanning)

☐ Complete TryHackMe: “Network Security”: https://tryhackme.com

Week 7: Ethical Hacking & Pentesting Intro


☐ Study the 5 phases of hacking: Recon, Scan, Exploit, Maintain, Report

☐ TryHackMe Rooms:

☐ - “Introduction to Pentesting”

☐ - “OWASP Top 10”

Week 8: Build Projects & Plan Next Steps


☐ Build your first Python or Bash security tool:

☐ - Password strength checker

☐ - Port scanner

☐ - Keylogger (educational only)

☐ Create a GitHub repo for your scripts

☐ Decide if you want to pursue a certification (Security+, CEH)

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