Roadmap for Ethical Hacking

Ethical Hacking Roadmap Beginner to Advanced

1. Foundation (0- 6 months)

1.1 Basics of Computer Networks

• Learn TCP/ IP model
• Understand network protocols (HTTP, FTP, SSH,etc.)
• Study network topologies and infrastructures

1.2 Operating Systems

• Master Linux basics (command line, train system, warrants)
• Learn Windows administration
• Understand macOS fundamentals

1.3 Programming Languages

• Learn Python for scripting and robotization
• Study introductory web technologies(HTML, CSS, JavaScript) - Understand SQL for database relations 

1.4 Cybersecurity Fundamentals

• Study CIA trio (Confidentiality, Integrity, Vacuity)
• Learn about common vulnerabilities and exploits
• Understand introductory cryptography generalities

2. Intermediate Level (6- 18 months)

2.1 Advanced Networking

• Deep dive into network protocols and their vulnerabilities
• Learn about firewalls, IDS/ IPS, and network security bias
• Study network business analysis (Wireshark, tcpdump)

2.2 Web operation Security

• Understand OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
• Learn web operation testing methodologies
• Practice with designedly vulnerable operations (e.g., DVWA, WebGoat)

2.3 System Security

• Study Windows and Linux hardening ways
• Learn about honor escalation styles
• Understand malware analysis basics

2.4 Tools and fabrics

• Master Kali Linux and its tools
• Learn to use Metasploit Framework
• Understand Burp Suite for web operation testing

2.5 Cryptography and Encryption

• Deep dive into encryption algorithms
• Learn about PKI and digital instruments
• Study cryptanalysis ways

3. Advanced Level (18 months)

3.1 Advanced Exploitation ways

• Learn about buffer overflows and memory corruption
• Study shellcoding and exploit development
• Understand advanced web exploits (XXE, SSRF,etc.)

3.2 Reverse Engineering

• Learn assembly language basics
• Study disassemblers and debuggers (IDA Pro, GDB)
• Practice rear engineering malware samples

3.3 Mobile Security

• Understand iOS and Android security models
• Learn mobile app pentesting ways
• Study mobile malware analysis

3.4 Cloud Security

• Learn about pall service provider security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Understand containerization security (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Study serverless security generalities

3.5 IoT and Bedded Systems Security

• Learn about bedded systems armature
• Study IoT protocols and their vulnerabilities
• Practice tackle hacking ways

3.6 Advanced Social Engineering

• Understand cerebral manipulation ways
• Learn about phishing crusade creation and analysis
• Study physical security bypassing styles

4. Nonstop literacy and Specialization

4.1 Stay streamlined

• Follow security blogs, podcasts, and news sources
• Attend cybersecurity conferences and shops
• share in online forums and communities (e.g., HackTheBox, TryHackMe)

4.2 instruments

• Consider applicable instruments(CEH, OSCP, CISSP,etc.)
• Participate in Capture The Flag(CTF) competitions

4.3 Ethical and Legal Considerations

• Study cybersecurity laws and regulations
• Understand the significance of proper authorization and compass

4.4 Specialize

• Choose a specific area of focus (e.g., web security, network security, mobile security)
• Contribute to open- source security systems
• Consider security exploration and vulnerability exposure Crucial Points to Flash back