30-Day Cybersecurity Study Roadmap

Welcome to your 30-day journey into the exciting and crucial field of cybersecurity. This roadmap is designed to provide a structured approach to learning key concepts and building a solid foundation.

Week 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

• Day 1-3: Explore the fundamentals of cybersecurity, understanding its importance and basic terminology.
• Day 4-7: Dive into common cyber threats, attack vectors, and defense mechanisms.

Week 2: Network Security

• Day 8-10: Understand the basics of network security, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and secure configurations.
• Day 11-14: Explore encryption techniques, VPNs, and secure communication protocols.

Week 3: Cybersecurity Technologies

• Day 15-17: Study security technologies such as antivirus, anti-malware, and endpoint protection.
• Day 18-21: Explore intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS).

Week 4: Security Policies and Best Practices

• Day 22-24: Learn about security policies, access controls, and identity management.
• Day 25-27: Understand best practices for secure coding, system hardening, and secure configurations.
• Day 28-30: Engage in hands-on labs, practice ethical hacking skills, and review the entire study content.

Throughout the 30 days, make use of online resources, forums, and practical exercises. This roadmap is a starting point, and you're encouraged to explore areas that interest you the most.