Cybersecurity Roadmap - 12 Week Daily Schedule
Week 1-2: Fundamental IT Skills
Day 1-2: Computer Hardware Components
- Khan Academy
- PowerCert YouTube
Day 3: Connection Types (NFC, Bluetooth, Infrared, Wi-Fi)
- CompTIA Network+ Guide
- NetworkChuck YouTube
Day 4: OS Troubleshooting
- FreeCodeCamp IT Support Course
Day 5-6: Office Suites (Google, MS Office, iCloud)
- Google Workspace Training
- Microsoft 365 Training
Day 7: Basic Networking Concepts
- Cisco Networking Basics
- Professor Messer Network+
Week 3-4: OS + Virtualization + Networking Basics
Day 8-10: Windows, Linux, macOS Overview
- Linux Journey
- Windows CLI Crash Course
- Apple Support
Day 11-13: GUI vs CLI, Permissions, Software Management
- Practice Ubuntu + commands
Day 14-15: Virtualization (VMWare, VirtualBox)
- Microsoft Learn
- David Bombal YouTube
Week 5-6: Networking + Protocols + OSI Model
Day 16-18: Subnetting, IP Addressing
- Practical Networking
- Jeremys IT Lab
Day 19-21: OSI Model, Protocols
- Cisco Networking Basics
- Professor Messer
Day 22-23: Common Ports & Services
- IANA Port List
- Nmap Cheat Sheet
Week 7-8: Security Foundations
Day 24-26: CIA Triad, Auth vs AuthZ, MFA
- Cybrary Intro to Cybersecurity
- Professor Messer Security+
Day 27-28: IDS/IPS, Honeypots, Risk
- IBM Zero Trust Guide
- Security Onion Demo
Day 29-30: Malware Types, OWASP
- OWASP Top 10
- TryHackMe: OWASP Room
Week 9-10: Advanced Security Concepts
Day 31-32: Threat Hunting & Detection
- Splunk Guide
- TryHackMe: Threat Detection
Day 33-34: Reverse Engineering & Forensics
- Malware Unicorn Workshop
- TryHackMe Forensics
Day 35-36: Vulnerability Management
- NIST Guide
- TryHackMe VM Room
Week 11: CTFs + Certifications
Day 37-39: TryHackMe, HackTheBox
- Pre Security & Intro to Cybersecurity paths
Day 40-41: Cert Planning
- Prof Messer (Security+)
- OSCP Academy
Week 12: Final Project + Revision
Day 42-45: Attack a Vulnerable VM
- Kali + VulnHub
- Use nmap, burpsuite, hydra
Day 46-48: Document & Analyze
- Report with screenshots, remediation
Day 49-50: Full Review
- Anki Flashcards
- Certbolt practice tests