Cyber Security Roadmap for Beginners and Individuals.
2025-May-7If we're starting from scratch, here's the step-by-step path:
Step 1: Master the Basics.
- Learn Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs).
- Understand Operating Systems (Windows, Linux macOS security features).
- Study Cybersecurity Fundamentals (Encryption, firewalls, IDS/IPS, Zero Trust).
Step 2: Get Hands-On Practice
- Use platforms like TryHackMe and Hack The Box for real-world exercises.
- Starting playing Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges to solve hacking scenarios.
Step 3: Earn Cybersecurity Certifications.
You can undertake Hero Vired's Cyber Security Essentials Certificate Program & Risk Assessment to master cyber security skills and earn a certificate.
Step 4: Specialize in a Cybersecurity Domain
- Network Security - Defend networks from hackers
- Cloud Security -Secure AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments.
- Penetration Testing -Legally hack into systems to find weaknesses.
- Incident Response - Detect analyze and neutralize cyber threats
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