Cybersecurity Roadmap
Master cybersecurity fundamentals and advanced techniques to protect systems, networks, and data from cyber threats.
What You'll Learn
- Network security fundamentals
- Application security testing
- Incident response and forensics
- Security operations and tools
- Ethical hacking techniques
Prerequisites
- Networking fundamentals
- Basic programming knowledge
- Linux command line skills
- System administration basics
Learning Path Structure
- Security Fundamentals (6-8 weeks)
- Network & Application Security (8-10 weeks)
- Advanced Security Operations (10-12 weeks)
Security Fundamentals
Master the core concepts and principles of cybersecurity.
Security Basics
- Core Concepts
- CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
- Authentication and authorization
- Security controls and frameworks
- Risk management basics
- Network Security
- TCP/IP fundamentals
- Network protocols
- Firewall concepts
- VPN technologies
- Operating System Security
- Linux security basics
- Windows security essentials
- Access control models
- System hardening
Cryptography
- Basic Concepts
- Encryption types
- Hashing algorithms
- Digital signatures
- PKI infrastructure
Foundation Projects
- System hardening implementation
- Network security configuration
- Basic security assessment
- Encryption implementation
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Frequently Asked Questions
How should I follow this roadmap?
Start from the beginning and progress through each section sequentially. Each section builds upon knowledge from previous ones, so it's important to follow them in order for the best learning experience.
How long will it take to complete?
Completion time varies based on your prior experience and how much time you can dedicate to learning. On average, individuals spend between 3-6 months to complete this roadmap when studying part-time.
Are the resources recommended in the roadmap free?
We include a mix of free and paid resources. Many of the documentation and tutorial resources are completely free, while some of the more comprehensive courses may require payment. We always try to include free alternatives where possible.