Cyber Security Career Roadmap
Foundation
• OS: Windows/Linux, AD, Logs, PowerShell, Registry
• Networking: Ports, IP, TCP/IP, OSI, Traffic, DMZ
Cyber Fundamentals
• Attacks: Phishing, Malware, Web, Network, Cloud, AI
• Concepts: CIA, Risk, AuthN/AuthZ, Crypto, Kill Chain
Pick Your Specialization
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Security Architecture
Security Operations
Risk/Red Team
GRC
Threat Intelligence
Awareness
Role Roadmaps
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SOC/IR: SIEM→Detection→IR→Forensics
Pentest/AppSec: Recon→Testing→OWASP→Reporting
GRC: Governance→Risk→Compliance→Audit
Digital Forensics: Evidence→Analysis→Reporting
Security Engineer/Architect: IAM, Cloud, Network, Secure Design
Role Duties
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SOC: Monitor/respond
Pentester: Find vulnerabilities
GRC: Policies/compliance
Forensics: Investigate incidents
Security Engineer: Build secure systems
Certifications
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SOC: Security+, SC-200, CySA+
Pentest: eJPT, PNPT, OSCP
GRC: ISO27001 LI, CRISC, CISA
Forensics: CHFI, GCFA
Architect: CISSP, CCSP, AZ-500
Lab Portfolio
• TryHackMe, Hack The Box, Home Lab
• Publish via WordPress, GitHub, Notion
• Link in CV & LinkedIn
Additional Skills
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CTFs
Bug Bounty
Blogs
Networking
Continuous Learning
Job Preparation & Apply
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Update CV
Optimize LinkedIn
Referrals
Behavioral & Scenario Interviews
Tailor CV for each job
Follow security news (BleepingComputer, The Hacker News)
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