1
Foundations
3 topics · 5 weeks
Know the systems you will defend.
Networking security→
Linux security←
Operating systems→
2
Web & App Security
3 topics · 5 weeks
Find and fix application flaws.
Web security→
OWASP Top 10←
Cryptography→
3
Offensive (for defense)
3 topics · 5 weeks
Think like an attacker, ethically.
Ethical hacking→
Labs & CTFs only.
Security tools←
CTF practice
HackTheBox, TryHackMe.
4
Defense & Cloud
3 topics · 5 weeks
Harden and monitor.
Cloud security→
Incident response←
SIEM & monitoring→
5
Certify
2 topics · 4 weeks
Prove it.
Security+ / CEH / OSCP
Pick based on your target role.
Cloud security certsOptional
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Cybersecurity Engineer
Security engineering is broad. This path builds a networking and systems base, then works through offensive concepts (for defense), defensive tooling, and incident response.
7–10 months · 5 stages · 14 topics
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