Beginner’s Guide to Cybersecurity in 2025

🔐 Thinking about starting a career in cybersecurity this year?

Here’s your no-fluff roadmap to get started in 2025, even if you know NOTHING about hacking, tools, or coding. I’ve helped dozens of beginners go from “What is Nmap?” to landing internships, CTF wins, and remote gigs.

Here’s how YOU can do it too ⬇️

🚀 Step 1: Learn the Mindset Cybersecurity is not about tools — it’s about thinking like an attacker and defending like a strategist. Start here:

• 🎯 Understand the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)

• 🎓 Take the Google Cybersecurity Certificate (Free on Coursera*)

🛠 Step 2: Play with Tools Don't just read theory — break things safely. Try these beginner-friendly tools:

• 🔍 Nmap (network scanning)

• 🧠 Wireshark (packet sniffing)

• ⚔️ Metasploit (exploitation framework) Use platforms like TryHackMe or Hack The Box to practice!

💼 Step 3: Build Your Portfolio Document everything you learn:

• Write bug bounty reports (even fake ones)

• Share screenshots or short tutorials

• Post small wins on LinkedIn — like this!

📚 Step 4: Follow the Right People. Your network = your career. Top picks:

• HackerOne / Bugcrowd for real bounties

• Infosec Writeups for blog inspiration

You could follow me on Twitter or X Too for more cybersecurity things. @naemazamchowdhury

💬 Final Advice? You don’t need to be a genius. You must be curious, consistent, and willing to learn from mistakes.

Let 2025 be the year you enter the cyber world 💻🔥

💭 I’m dropping a free Beginner Cybersecurity Starter Pack next week (tools + courses + career tips). Want it? Drop a “🔥” in the comments & I’ll DM you.

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