The complete beginner friendly Cyber security guide

Breaking into Cybersecurity for beginners

This beginner-friendly roadmap is for students

1.whether you have a cybersecurity degree or not.

2.who want to break into cybersecurity, land a job, and develop real-world, industry-relevant skills.

This includes tools, resources, checklists, and mindset tips to get started confidently.

Who Is This For?

Students or graduates exploring cybersecurity

Anyone unsure about coding but curious about the cyber field

Those feeling lost, unmotivated, or overwhelmed in the beginning

If you're someone who didn’t love programming or computers from the start, but now want to explore cybersecurity

I GOT YOU!

Step 1: Build Interest First

Before anything else ask yourself honestly:

Why am I interested in cybersecurity?

Not just because it’s trending, or your friends are doing it. If you don't feel connected to the field yet, start building that interest. Here's how:

Read cybersecurity news daily

It helps you discover how companies are hacked, what threats exist, and what tools are used.

Too long to read? Paste it into ChatGPT and ask for a summary!

Learn 1–2 new terms daily

This keeps your brain active and builds confidence. One day you’ll go to sleep thinking, “Wow, I learned something useful today.”

Step 2: Use LinkedIn Like a Pro

Instead of scrolling endlessly on Instagram or YouTube, try this:

Follow cybersecurity professionals

Send connection requests to learners, beginners, and experts

Share what you learned in a fun pictorial format using ChatGPT and post it with creative captions

Tag cybersecurity companies and use trending hashtags

You'll slowly grow your confidence and your network.

Step 3: Let ChatGPT Be Your Study Partner

Don’t study alone

use ChatGPT to:

Create mind maps or visual summaries

Draft content to post on LinkedIn

The more you share, the more you learn

and the more motivated you’ll stay.