🛡️ Complete Cybersecurity Syllabus Roadmap (Beginner to Expert) 🔒
🔰 Beginner Level:
1. Intro to Cybersecurity: What is Cybersecurity, CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
2. Basic Security Concepts: Authentication, Authorization, Encryption, Firewalls
3. Common Threats: Malware (Viruses, Worms, Trojans), Phishing, Social Engineering
4. Network Basics: TCP/IP, OSI Model, DNS, DHCP
5. Operating System Basics: Windows, Linux, macOS security features
6. Cryptography Basics: Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Encryption, Hashing
7. Security Policies & Awareness: Importance of Strong Passwords, Safe Browsing Habits
8. Basic Projects: Setting up a home network firewall, Password auditing
⚙️ Intermediate Level:
1. Network Security:
• Firewall Configuration
• Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
• VPNs, Network Segmentation
2. Web Security:
• Common Web Vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10: XSS, SQL Injection, CSRF, etc.)
• Secure Coding Practices
• Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)
3. System Security:
• Hardening Operating Systems (Windows, Linux)
• Access Control, Patch Management
4. Incident Response:
• Identifying and Analyzing Security Incidents
• Containment, Eradication, Recovery
5. Digital Forensics:
• Basic Forensics Principles
• Data Acquisition, Analysis
6. Cryptography:
• Understanding Cryptographic Algorithms
• Certificate Management (PKI)
7. Ethical Hacking:
• Penetration Testing Methodologies
• Vulnerability Scanning
8. Intermediate Projects: Setting up a web server with SSL, Conducting a basic penetration test
🏆 Expert Level:
1. Advanced Network Security:
• Network Forensics
• Advanced IDS/IPS Configuration
• Threat Intelligence
2. Cloud Security:
• Cloud Security Best Practices (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Container Security (Docker, Kubernetes)
3. Security Auditing & Compliance:
• ISO 27001, NIST Framework, GDPR, HIPAA
4. Reverse Engineering:
• Malware Analysis
• Vulnerability Research
5. Advanced Forensics:
• Memory Forensics
• Malware Forensics
6. Cryptography:
• Applied Cryptography
• Cryptographic Protocols
7. Security Management:
• Risk Management
• Security Architecture
8. Advanced Projects: Building a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system, Analyzing a complex malware sample
💡 Bonus: Obtain Industry Certifications (CISSP, CEH, OSCP), Participate in Capture the Flag (CTF) Competitions, Stay Updated on the Latest Security Threats and Technologies.
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