Cybersecurity Fundamentals 12

Part 12 : Your Final Cybersecurity Roadmap — From Beginner to Pro (2025+ Edition)

You've made it through 12 blogs, but here's what matters most — how to start and grow your cybersecurity career, step by step.

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Phase 1: Foundation (Year 1)

• Learn Networking (CompTIA Network+ or Cisco basics)

• Learn Linux & CLI tools (Kali, Ubuntu, basic scripting)

• Understand Cyber Threats, Malware, Phishing, CIA Triad

• Try platforms like TryHackMe Beginner Path

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Phase 2: Hands-on Skills (Year 2)

• Play with Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit

• Study Cryptography, Web Security, and File Systems

• Learn how SOC works – do virtual SOC labs

• Start writing blogs + GitHub readmes on your learning

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Phase 3: Specialization (Year 3)

Choose your track:

• SOC Analyst – focus on Splunk, ELK, incident response

• Penetration Tester – learn OWASP, Bug Bounties, Exploits

• Cloud Security – start with AWS + IAM security

• GRC / Risk – learn ISO/NIST + policy making

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Phase 4: Job-Ready (Year 4)

• Apply for internships or freelance security projects

• Build a LinkedIn portfolio, YouTube/Blog (like “The Secure World”)

• Get 1–2 certifications:

  • CompTIA Security+

  • Cisco CyberOps

  • AWS CCP or CEH (if going red team)

“Sirf padho mat — implement karo. Cybersecurity me skills matter karte hain, sirf degree nahi.”

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Career Acceleration Tips:

Join communities (Twitter, Discord, LinkedIn groups)
Follow top hackers, bug bounty hunters, and Blue Teamers
Solve real incidents in labs (SOC, IR, CTFs)
Stay updated — read threat reports, CVE news, etc.

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Final Words

Cybersecurity is not a race. It’s a long-term career journey.
You’ve already taken the first step — by learning, applying, and committing.

"Hackers are not born. They're made — through consistent learning, curiosity, and hands-on practice."