Complete Cybersecurity Professional Roadmap
1. Introduction to Ethical Hacking
– Definition
– Purpose
– Types of Hackers
– Legal and Ethical Considerations
2. Networking Basics
– TCP/IP
– OSI Model
– Subnetting
– DNS
– DHCP
3. Operating Systems
– Linux
– Windows
– macOS
– Command Line Basics
4. Cybersecurity Fundamentals
– Encryption
– Firewalls
– Antivirus
– IDS/IPS
5. Programming Languages
– Python
– Javascript
– Bash Scripting
– SQL
– C/ C++/ Java/ Ruby
6. Scanning and Enumeration
– Port Scanning
– Service Enumeration
– Vulnerability Scanning
7. Exploitation
– Common Vulnerabilities and Exploits
– Metasploit Framework
– Buffer Overflows
8. Web Application Security
– OWASP Top Ten
– SQL Injection
– Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
9. Wireless Network Hacking
– Wi-Fi Security
– WEP, WPA, WPA2
– Wireless Attacks
10. Social Engineering
– Phishing
– Spear Phishing
– Social Engineering Toolkit (SET)
11. Sniffing and Spoofing
– Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
– ARP Spoofing
– DNS Spoofing
12. Malware Analysis
– Types of Malware
– Sandbox Analysis
– Signature-Based and Behavior-Based Detection
13. Incident Response and Handling
– Incident Response Process
– Digital Forensics
– Chain of Custody
14. Penetration Testing
– Types of Penetration Testing
– Methodology
– Reporting
15. Cryptography
– Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption
– Hashing Algorithms
– Digital Signatures
16. Mobile Hacking
– Android and iOS Security
– Mobile Application Security
17. Cloud Security
– AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
– Security Best Practices
18. IoT Security
– Internet of Things Risks
– Securing IoT Devices
19. Legal and Compliance
– Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)
– GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
20. Cybersecurity Tools
– Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite
– Snort, Nessus, Aircrack-ng
21. Career Path and Certifications
– Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
– Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
– CISSP, CompTIA Security+
