Career Roadmap
My structured 6-phase journey from foundations to professional cybersecurity.
Foundations
Linux basics, CLI navigation, file systems, permissions, and writing first Bash scripts. Building the base everything else rests on.
✓ CompletedNetworking Essentials
TCP/IP stack, OSI model, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, subnetting, Wireshark packet capture, and basic network troubleshooting.
✓ CompletedProgramming for Security
Python scripting for automation, C/C++ systems programming, and Bash for security tooling. Writing tools rather than just using them.
✓ CompletedSecurity Concepts & Tools
OWASP Top 10, Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite basics, vulnerability assessment, ethical hacking principles, and CTF challenges.
⚡ In ProgressCertifications & Specialization
CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), and deeper specialization in either penetration testing or blue-team defensive operations.
⏳ UpcomingProfessional Career
Internships, bug bounty programs, open-source contributions, and landing a full-time role as a security engineer or penetration tester.
⏳ Upcoming