Cybersecurity Roadmap

✅ Phase 1: Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

🔎 Understanding Cybersecurity Concepts - Learn the core principles of cybersecurity, including threats, vulnerabilities, and risk management.
🌐 Network Security Basics - Explore how networks are secured using firewalls, VPNs, IDS, and IPS systems.
🕵️ Introduction to Ethical Hacking - Gain insights into ethical hacking methodologies, penetration testing, and tools like Kali Linux.
💻 Operating Systems (Linux and Windows) - Develop hands-on skills in securing and managing both Linux and Windows systems.

✅ Phase 2: Networking and Security

🌐 TCP/IP and Networking Protocols - Understand how data is transmitted across networks using TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DNS, and DHCP.
🛡️ Firewalls and IDS/IPS Systems - Learn how to configure and manage firewalls for blocking unauthorized traffic and monitor threats using IDS/IPS systems.
🔒 VPNs and Network Security Management - Explore Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for secure remote access and study various network security practices.
📊 Wireshark and Packet Analysis - Perform packet capturing and network analysis using Wireshark to detect vulnerabilities and troubleshoot issues.
🔗 Subnetting and IP Addressing - Master IP addressing concepts, subnet masks, and CIDR notation for efficient network management.
⚙️ Network Troubleshooting - Develop skills in diagnosing network problems using tools like Traceroute, Ping, and Netstat.
🚀 Network Topologies and Devices - Understand different network architectures such as LAN, WAN, VLANs, and devices like routers, switches, and hubs.
🧑‍💻 Network Monitoring and Logging - Learn how to monitor network traffic and logs using tools like Nagios, Splunk, and ELK Stack.
🛠️ Network Security Tools - Explore essential cybersecurity tools such as Nmap, Netcat, and Nessus for scanning and securing networks.
📡 Wireless Network Security - Understand how to secure wireless networks using WPA3, network segmentation, and penetration testing techniques.

✅ Phase 3: Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

🔎 Reconnaissance and Information Gathering - Learn how hackers gather information about their targets using OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) tools like Shodan, Maltego, and Recon-ng.
📊 Vulnerability Assessment and Exploitation - Perform vulnerability scans using tools like Nessus, OpenVAS, and Nikto. Understand how to exploit weaknesses using ethical hacking techniques.
🛡️ Metasploit Framework and Kali Linux Tools - Master Metasploit for penetration testing, exploit development, and post-exploitation activities. Use essential Kali Linux tools like Nmap, Hydra, and Burp Suite.
🌐 Web Application Security and SQL Injection - Identify and exploit web application vulnerabilities, including SQL Injection, XSS (Cross-Site Scripting), and CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery).
🕵️ Social Engineering and Phishing - Understand how attackers manipulate people to gain access through techniques like phishing, pretexting, and baiting.
🔐 Password Cracking and Privilege Escalation - Learn password cracking using tools like John the Ripper and Hashcat. Perform privilege escalation on compromised systems.
🚀 Network Penetration Testing - Conduct network penetration tests to identify security weaknesses in LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.
💾 Wireless Network Attacks - Perform Wi-Fi attacks using Aircrack-ng, Reaver, and Wifite. Learn how to secure wireless networks against threats.
🧑‍💻 Post-Exploitation and Maintaining Access - Execute post-exploitation techniques like data extraction, lateral movement, and persistence using backdoors.
📜 Reporting and Documentation - Develop professional penetration testing reports with detailed findings, recommendations, and actionable insights.

✅ Phase 4: Incident Response and Forensics

🚨 Incident Detection and Management - Learn how to detect security incidents using SIEM tools like Splunk and ELK Stack. Understand the incident response lifecycle including preparation, identification, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned.
🧑‍💻 Digital Forensics Fundamentals - Gain knowledge of forensic investigation procedures, including evidence acquisition, preservation, and analysis using tools like Autopsy, FTK, and EnCase.
💾 Memory and Disk Analysis - Perform memory forensics using tools like Volatility to extract valuable information from system memory. Conduct disk forensics to recover deleted files and analyze disk images.
🛡️ Cyber Threat Intelligence - Develop skills in gathering and analyzing threat intelligence using platforms like MISP and ThreatConnect. Identify Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and strengthen security defenses.
📜 Chain of Custody Management - Maintain the chain of custody for digital evidence to ensure it is admissible in court during legal proceedings.
🕵️ Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering - Learn how to perform static and dynamic malware analysis using tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, and Cuckoo Sandbox.
🔎 Log Analysis and Correlation - Analyze log files from various systems to detect anomalies, investigate breaches, and reconstruct attack timelines.
📡 Network Forensics - Capture and analyze network traffic using tools like Wireshark and Tcpdump to identify malicious activities and data exfiltration attempts.
📈 Reporting and Documentation - Create detailed forensic reports with actionable insights, evidence presentation, and recommendations for improving security posture.

✅ Phase 5: Advanced Security Topics

🕵️ Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering - Learn how to deconstruct malware using tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, and Cuckoo Sandbox. Perform both static and dynamic analysis to understand malicious behaviour.
🔐 Cryptography and Encryption Techniques - Explore cryptographic algorithms like AES, RSA, and ECC. Understand concepts like hashing, digital signatures, and encryption for securing data.
☁️ Cloud Security Fundamentals - Master securing cloud environments with AWS, Azure, or GCP. Learn best practices for identity management, data protection, and cloud incident response.
📱 IoT and Mobile Security - Study the vulnerabilities in Internet of Things (IoT) devices and mobile apps. Perform security assessments using tools like MobSF and Burp Suite Mobile Assistant.
🚀 Zero Trust Security Model - Implement the Zero Trust approach by verifying every access request using identity verification, device management, and network segmentation.
🛡️ Cybersecurity in DevOps (DevSecOps) - Integrate security into the DevOps pipeline using automated tools like Snyk, SonarQube, and OWASP ZAP.
🔎 Threat Hunting and Intelligence - Learn proactive threat detection techniques using tools like ELK Stack, Splunk, and Microsoft Defender.
⚙️ Blockchain and Cybersecurity - Understand how blockchain enhances cybersecurity with decentralized and tamper-proof systems. Explore blockchain applications in identity management and secure transactions.
🌐 Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity - Discover how AI and machine learning algorithms detect anomalies, identify threats, and respond to attacks faster.
👨‍💻 Bug Bounty and Responsible Disclosure - Participate in bug bounty programs, practice responsible disclosure, and report vulnerabilities ethically.