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Detailed Cybersecurity Roadmap

The document outlines a comprehensive roadmap for progressing from a beginner to an expert in cybersecurity, detailing six key steps including understanding the landscape, building technical foundations, gaining hands-on experience, choosing a specialization, obtaining certifications, and building a portfolio. Each step includes specific goals, durations, topics, and recommended tools or platforms. Additionally, it provides a bonus section on must-know tools and an optional path for integrating cybersecurity with digital business.

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Detailed Cybersecurity Roadmap

The document outlines a comprehensive roadmap for progressing from a beginner to an expert in cybersecurity, detailing six key steps including understanding the landscape, building technical foundations, gaining hands-on experience, choosing a specialization, obtaining certifications, and building a portfolio. Each step includes specific goals, durations, topics, and recommended tools or platforms. Additionally, it provides a bonus section on must-know tools and an optional path for integrating cybersecurity with digital business.

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Complete Cybersecurity Roadmap

(Beginner to Expert)
STEP 1: Understand the Cybersecurity Landscape
 Duration: 2 weeks
 Goal: Understand what cybersecurity is and the career options available.
 Topics:
 - What is Cybersecurity?
 - Key areas: Ethical Hacking, SOC, GRC, Forensics, Threat Hunting, etc.
 - Common attack types: Phishing, Malware, Ransomware, DoS, etc.
 - Soft Skills: Curiosity, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving
 Tools/Platforms: TryHackMe (Pre-Security), YouTube (NetworkChuck, Simplilearn),
Book: Cybersecurity for Beginners

STEP 2: Build Technical Foundations


 Duration: 1.5–2 months
 Goal: Master the core tech concepts behind cyber operations.
 Topics:
 - Computer Networks (OSI Model, TCP/IP, DNS, IP, Ports)
 - Operating Systems (Linux file systems, users, permissions, commands)
 - Programming with Python (loops, functions, file handling)
 Platforms: OverTheWire (Bandit), W3Schools Python, FreeCodeCamp

STEP 3: Hands-On Cybersecurity Labs


 Duration: 2 months
 Goal: Gain real-world experience in scanning, hacking, and analyzing.
 Topics & Tools:
 - Nmap, whois, dig (Reconnaissance)
 - Wireshark (Packet Analysis)
 - Burp Suite, XSS, SQLi (Web Testing)
 - Metasploit, Hydra, John The Ripper (Exploitation/Password Cracking)
 Platforms: TryHackMe (Beginner Paths), HackTheBox (Easy Machines)

STEP 4: Pick a Specialization Path


 Duration: Month 4 onward
 Goal: Choose a career path and focus area.
 Paths:
 - Penetration Testing (Red Team)
 - Blue Team (SOC/Defender)
 - GRC/Compliance (ISO, NIST, policy)
 - Digital Forensics (Incident response, evidence analysis)
 Learn: Threat modeling, cyber laws, security frameworks

STEP 5: Get Certified


 Duration: Month 6 onward
 Goal: Add credibility with industry-standard certifications.
 Beginner: Google Cybersecurity (Coursera), IBM Cyber Analyst
 Intermediate: CompTIA Security+
 Advanced: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

STEP 6: Build Your Portfolio & Apply for Jobs


 Duration: Month 8–12
 Goal: Showcase skills and apply for real roles.
 Tasks:
 - GitHub Projects (Scripts, Tools, Writeups)
 - LinkedIn/Mini Blogs
 - Join CTFs: CTFtime.org, TryHackMe challenges
 - Create a strong resume
 - Apply for internships or bug bounties

BONUS: Must-Know Tools by Category


 Linux & Scripting: Bash, PowerShell, Python
 Scanning & Recon: Nmap, Nikto, whois, dig
 Web Security: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SQLMap
 Password Cracking: John The Ripper, Hydra
 Packet Analysis: Wireshark
 Exploitation: Metasploit
 Monitoring & SIEM: Splunk, OSSEC, ELK Stack

Optional Path: Cybersecurity + Digital Business


 - Teach Cyber Awareness
 - Freelance Website Security Audits
 - Help Clients with Privacy Consulting
 - Conduct Basic Digital Safety Training

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