CyberSecurity Roadmap

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Cybersecurity Roadmap

1. Foundation in Computer Science

• Computer Networks
  • Resources:
    • Coursera: Computer Networks by Stanford University
    • Cisco: Introduction to Networking
• Operating Systems
  • Resources:
    • Coursera: Operating Systems by University of Colorado
    • edX: Introduction to Linux
• Programming Basics
  • Python
    • Resources:
      • Coursera: Python for Everybody
      • Codecademy: Learn Python 3
  • C/C++
    • Resources:
      • edX: Introduction to C Programming
      • GeeksforGeeks: C++ Tutorial

2. Networking and Security Basics

• Networking Protocols
  • Resources:
    • Udemy: The Complete Networking Fundamentals Course
    • Cisco Networking Academy
• TCP/IP and OSI Model
  • Resources:
    • Khan Academy: TCP/IP
    • Practical Networking: OSI Model
• Firewalls and VPNs
  • Resources:
    • Fortinet: Firewall Fundamentals
    • Coursera: Introduction to VPNs

3. Security Fundamentals

• Cryptography
  • Resources:
    • Coursera: Cryptography I by Stanford University
    • Khan Academy: Cryptography
• Threats and Vulnerabilities
  • Resources:
    • Cybrary: Common Threats and Vulnerabilities
    • OWASP Top 10
• Security Policies and Procedures
  • Resources:
    • SANS: Security Policy Templates
    • ISACA: Security Policy Guidelines

4. Operating Systems Security

• Windows Security
  • Resources:
    • Udemy: Windows Server Security
    • Microsoft Learn: Windows Security
• Linux Security
  • Resources:
    • Linux Foundation: Linux Security Fundamentals
    • Coursera: Linux Server Management and Security
• MacOS Security
  • Resources:
    • Udemy: MacOS Security and Privacy Guide
    • Apple: MacOS Security Overview

5. Advanced Security Topics

• Penetration Testing
  • Resources:
    • Offensive Security: OSCP Certification
    • Udemy: Learn Ethical Hacking From Scratch
• Malware Analysis
  • Resources:
    • Cybrary: Malware Analysis
    • Pluralsight: Malware Analysis Fundamentals
• Forensics
  • Resources:
    • SANS: Digital Forensics Courses
    • Udemy: Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator

6. Network Security

• Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
  • Resources:
    • Palo Alto Networks: Introduction to IDS/IPS
    • Coursera: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
• SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
  • Resources:
    • Splunk: SIEM Fundamentals
    • IBM: Introduction to SIEM
• Network Monitoring
  • Resources:
    • Wireshark: Network Analysis
    • Udemy: Practical Network Scanning

7. Application Security

• Web Application Security
  • Resources:
    • OWASP: Web Security Testing Guide
    • PortSwigger: Web Security Academy
• Mobile Application Security
  • Resources:
    • OWASP: Mobile Security Project
    • Udemy: Mobile App Penetration Testing
• Secure Coding Practices
  • Resources:
    • OWASP: Secure Coding Guidelines
    • Coursera: Secure Coding Practices

8. Cloud Security

• Introduction to Cloud Security

  • Resources:
    • AWS: Cloud Security
    • Microsoft Learn: Azure Security

• Cloud Security Best Practices

  • Resources:
    • Google Cloud: Security Best Practices
    • Coursera: Cloud Security Basics

• DevSecOps

  • Resources:
    • Udemy: DevSecOps: Automated Security Testing
    • edX: DevSecOps Basics

9. Certifications and Specializations

• CompTIA Security+
  • Resources:
    • CompTIA: Security+ Certification Guide
    • Udemy: CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Resources:
    • ISC2: CISSP Certification
    • Coursera: CISSP Preparation
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Resources:
    • EC-Council: CEH Certification
    • Udemy: CEH v11 Exam Preparation

10. Stay Updated and Network

• Cybersecurity News
  • Resources:
    • Krebs on Security
    • Dark Reading
• Join Online Communities
  • Resources:
    • Reddit: r/cybersecurity
    • LinkedIn Groups: Cybersecurity Professionals

11. Practical Experience and Projects

• Capture The Flag (CTF) Competitions
  • Resources:
    • TryHackMe
    • Hack The Box
• Build and Share Projects
  • Resources:
    • GitHub
    • Medium: Write Cybersecurity Blogs

12. Ethical Hacking and Bug Bounty Programs

• Introduction to Bug Bounty
  • Resources:
    • HackerOne: Get Started
    • Bugcrowd: Bug Bounty Programs
• Vulnerability Disclosure
  • Resources:
    • Disclosure Guidelines
    • Google Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP)

13. Cybersecurity Career Development

• Job Boards and Internship Opportunities
  • Resources:
    • Indeed: Cybersecurity Jobs
    • LinkedIn Jobs: Cybersecurity
• Resume and Interview Preparation
  • Resources:
    • Cybrary: Resume Writing for Cybersecurity
    • Google: Cybersecurity Interview Preparation