🚀 A visual roadmap will help you see the full cybersecurity journey step by step. Since I can’t draw directly here, I’ll lay it out in a clear diagram-like format that you could easily sketch or follow:
🛡 Cybersecurity Roadmap (Step by Step)
1. Fundamentals
├── Basics of Networking (IP, DNS, TCP/UDP, VPN)
├── Operating Systems (Linux + Windows security basics)
├── Cybersecurity Concepts (CIA Triad, AAA, Defense in Depth)
2. Threats & Attacks
├── Malware, Phishing, Social Engineering
├── Web Attacks (SQLi, XSS, CSRF)
├── DDoS, MITM, Insider Threats
└── Zero-Day Exploits
3. Defensive Skills (Blue Team)
├── Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Antivirus
├── SIEM (Splunk, ELK, Security Onion)
├── Incident Response & Forensics
└── Threat Hunting & Monitoring
4. Offensive Skills (Red Team)
├── Reconnaissance (OSINT, Nmap, Shodan)
├── Exploitation (Metasploit, Burp Suite)
├── Privilege Escalation & Persistence
└── Report Writing (Pen Test Documentation)
5. Specializations
├── Network Security
├── Application Security (AppSec / OWASP)
├── Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
├── Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)
├── Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
└── Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
6. Tools to Master
├── Wireshark | Nmap | Metasploit | Burp Suite
├── Hashcat / John the Ripper | Hydra
├── SIEM Tools (Splunk, ELK)
└── Forensics Tools (Autopsy, Volatility)
7. Certifications (Optional but Valuable)
├── Beginner → Security+, Google Cybersecurity
├── Intermediate → CySA+, PenTest+, eJPT
├── Advanced → OSCP, CISSP, CISM
└── Specialized → CCSP, GCFA, CRISC
8. Career Paths
├── Red Team (Ethical Hacker, Pen Tester)
├── Blue Team (SOC Analyst, IR Specialist)
├── Builder (Security Engineer, Cloud Architect)
└── GRC (Risk Manager, Auditor, Compliance Analyst)
9. Future Trends
├── AI in Cybersecurity
├── Zero Trust Architecture
├── Cloud & IoT Security
└── Quantum Threats to Encryption
✅ This roadmap is like a tree:
Start at Fundamentals.
Learn about Threats.
Branch into Defensive (Blue Team) or Offensive (Red Team) skills.
Pick a Specialization.
Add Certifications to validate.
Choose a Career Path.
Stay updated with Future Trends.
