Complete Cybersecurity Roadmap

Complete Cybersecurity Professional Roadmap

1. Introduction to Ethical Hacking

– Definition
– Purpose
– Types of Hackers
– Legal and Ethical Considerations

1. Networking Basics

– TCP/IP
– OSI Model
– Subnetting
– DNS
– DHCP

1. Operating Systems

– Linux
– Windows
– macOS
– Command Line Basics

1. Cybersecurity Fundamentals

– Encryption
– Firewalls
– Antivirus
– IDS/IPS

1. Programming Languages

– Python
– Javascript
– Bash Scripting
– SQL
– C/ C++/ Java/ Ruby

1. Scanning and Enumeration

– Port Scanning
– Service Enumeration
– Vulnerability Scanning

1. Exploitation

– Common Vulnerabilities and Exploits
– Metasploit Framework
– Buffer Overflows

1. Web Application Security

– OWASP Top Ten
– SQL Injection
– Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

1. Wireless Network Hacking

– Wi-Fi Security
– WEP, WPA, WPA2
– Wireless Attacks

1. Social Engineering

– Phishing
– Spear Phishing
– Social Engineering Toolkit (SET)

1. Sniffing and Spoofing

– Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
– ARP Spoofing
– DNS Spoofing

1. Malware Analysis

– Types of Malware
– Sandbox Analysis
– Signature-Based and Behavior-Based Detection

1. Incident Response and Handling

– Incident Response Process
– Digital Forensics
– Chain of Custody

1. Penetration Testing

– Types of Penetration Testing
– Methodology
– Reporting

1. Cryptography

– Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption
– Hashing Algorithms
– Digital Signatures

1. Mobile Hacking

– Android and iOS Security
– Mobile Application Security

1. Cloud Security

– AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
– Security Best Practices

1. IoT Security

– Internet of Things Risks
– Securing IoT Devices

1. Legal and Compliance

– Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)
– GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS

1. Cybersecurity Tools

– Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite
– Snort, Nessus, Aircrack-ng

1. Career Path and Certifications

– Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
– Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
– CISSP, CompTIA Security+