Cybersecurity Roadmap (2025) - Free Resources
Stage 1: Fundamentals (Beginner Level)
Goal: Understand basic concepts of networking, OS, and security.
Topics to Learn:
- What is Cybersecurity?
- Types of Cyber Threats (Malware, Phishing, etc.)
- Basics of Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, Ports)
- Linux & Windows OS basics
- Virtualization (VirtualBox)
- Basic Security Terminology (CIA Triad, Hashing, Encryption)
Free Resources:
- Cybrary Introduction to IT & Cybersecurity: https://www.cybrary.it/course/intro-to-it-and-cybersecurity/
- NetworkChuck Cybersecurity Basics on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inWWhr5tnEA
- Cisco Networking Basics Course (Free): https://skillsforall.com/course/networking-basics
- Linux Journey: https://linuxjourney.com/
- OverTheWire: Bandit: https://overthewire.org/wargames/bandit/
Stage 2: Intermediate (Hands-on Skills)
Goal: Learn real tools used by professionals.
Topics to Learn:
- Kali Linux & Penetration Testing
- Wireshark for Network Analysis
- Nmap for Network Scanning
- Password Cracking (John the Ripper, Hashcat)
- Burp Suite Basics
- OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities
Free Resources:
Cybersecurity Roadmap (2025) - Free Resources
- TryHackMe Complete Beginner Path: https://tryhackme.com/path/outline/complete-beginner
- OWASP Top 10 Explained: https://owasp.org/www-project-top-ten/
- Wireshark Labs: https://www.wireshark.org/docs/
- The Cyber Mentor Ethical Hacking for Beginners (YouTube):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Kq1MIfTWCE
Stage 3: Advanced Concepts
Goal: Get deeper into red team (offensive) or blue team (defensive) paths.
Topics to Learn:
- Web App Security (XSS, SQLi, CSRF)
- Exploit Development (Buffer Overflow)
- Active Directory Attacks
- Digital Forensics
- SIEM & Log Analysis (Splunk, ELK)
- Threat Hunting & Incident Response
Free Resources:
- TryHackMe Offensive Pentesting Path: https://tryhackme.com/path/outline/pentesting
- DFIR Training Digital Forensics: https://www.dfir.training/
- MITRE ATT&CK Framework: https://attack.mitre.org/
- HackerSploit Complete Cybersecurity Training: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackerSploit
Stage 4: Career Prep & Certification
Goal: Prepare for entry-level jobs or internships.
Topics to Learn:
- Certifications: Google Cybersecurity, IBM Cybersecurity Analyst, CompTIA Security+
- Build a Portfolio (GitHub, Blog, CTFs)
- Practice Platforms: Hack The Box, TryHackMe
Cybersecurity Roadmap (2025) - Free Resources
Free Resources:
- Google Cybersecurity Certificate (Coursera):
https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-cybersecurity
- IBM Cybersecurity Analyst (Free Trial):
https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/ibm-cybersecurity-analyst
- CompTIA Security+ Guide: https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security
- Hack The Box: https://www.hackthebox.com/
