Beginner-Friendly Cybersecurity Roadmap Stress-Free & Fun

Who Is This For?

Current or upcoming cybersecurity students.

People planning to study in UK/US or other advanced countries

Beginners confused about how to start or plan.

Those with low coding interest but high curiosity .

The Goal

Create a clear and motivating path into cybersecurity.

Balance theory + practical skills.

Build confidence step by step.

STEP 1: THEORETICAL STUDY 1–1.5 hr/day

1.Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

Beginner to job-ready in 8 structured modules.

Budget-friendly, hands-on + theory.

Highly recognized globally.

2.Let’s Defend

Gamified platform for learning basics: networking, frameworks, etc.

Fun and interactive.

3.YouTube Is Your Cyber Sidekick

Subscribe to:

CyberSandra -Queen of beginners.

NetworkChuck.

Professor Messer.

4.Join Skool Cyber Groups

Clubs like CyberCircle or CyberHub.

Ask questions, share wins, and grow with others.

Feels like your own cyber-classroom!

STEP 2: GET HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

1.TryHackMe Labs

Best browser-based labs for beginners.

Start with Pre-Security Path.

No setup, just log in and hack (legally).

2. 🔧 GNS3 + VMware Setup

Install GNS3 to practically Learn how real networks work.

GNS3 = simulate routers, switches.

VMware = run virtual machines for testing safely.

Watch YouTube tutorial videos .

3.Wireshark

Install wireshark to practically learn networking traffic.

Sniff packets like a pro.

Understand what’s flowing in a network.

Learn protocols: TCP, HTTP, IP, MAC—all the real stuff.

Watch YouTube tutorial videos .

STEP 4: STAY ON TRACK (And Have Fun!)

Use HabitNow app

Set goals, track tasks, see progress visually.

Simple & budget-friendly.

FINAL BOOST OF MOTIVATION:

Don't try to do everything in one go.

Focus on one module at a time.

Complete Google course(1,2) → Then add Vmware & GNS3 as you reach networking modules.

Stuck? Confused? Just open HabitNow and follow the flow

It’s okay to miss a day. Just don’t give up. Cyber is a marathon, not a sprint.

You’re Not Just Studying Cybersecurity

You’re becoming a Cyber Defender.

Let’s do this, step by step, stress-free.

- Muhammad Afnaan