Security Roadmap

Basic Level

Computer Networks

Understanding network concepts like TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, SSL, etc.

Networks Lectures (YouTube) Computer Networking Notes

Operating Systems

Understanding OS concepts like process management, memory, file systems, security.

OSTEP Book OS Lectures (YouTube)

Basic Cryptography

Introduction to encryption, digital signatures, concepts like AES, RSA, Hash Functions.

Cryptography - Khan Academy Practical Cryptography for Developers

Git & GitHub

Git is a version control system for tracking changes in source code. GitHub is a platform for hosting repositories and collaborating on projects.

Official Git Documentation GitHub Docs

Beyond Basic

Web Application Security

Understanding common web application attacks like XSS, CSRF, SQL Injection, etc.

OWASP Top 10 Web Security Academy

Network Security

Techniques to protect networks like Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, etc.

Cisco Network Security SANS Network Security

Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)

Techniques for testing security and identifying vulnerabilities.

Metasploit Unleashed TryHackMe

Security Tools (Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite)

Common tools for security testing and network analysis.

Nmap Documentation Wireshark Documentation Burp Suite Documentation

Advanced Level

Reverse Engineering

Analyzing software to understand how it works.

Begin.RE Awesome Reversing Resources

Malware Analysis

Analyzing malicious software to understand its impact.

Malware Traffic Analysis Mastering Malware Analysis

Incident Response & Digital Forensics

Procedures for responding to attacks and collecting digital evidence.

SANS Incident Handler's Handbook DFIR Resources

Security Compliance & Standards (ISO 27001, NIST)

Standards and regulations for ensuring security in organizations.

ISO 27001 NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Cyber Security Roadmap