Cybersecurity Roadmap 2025 | UnderratedCoder

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

1/10

Basics of Cybersecurity (CIA Triad - Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)

Types of Cyber Threats (Malware, Phishing, Ransomware, DDoS)

Cybersecurity Laws & Compliance (GDPR, ISO 27001, HIPAA)

Networking & System Security

2/10

Networking Basics (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, Firewalls)

OSI Model & Secure Network Architecture

System Security (Windows, Linux Hardening)

Cryptography & Encryption

3/10

Symmetric & Asymmetric Encryption (AES, RSA)

Hashing (SHA, MD5)

Digital Signatures & Certificates (SSL/TLS, PKI)

Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing

4/10

Kali Linux & Ethical Hacking Tools (Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite)

Web Application Security (OWASP Top 10)

Wireless & Network Security Testing

Security Operations & Incident Response

5/10

Security Information & Event Management (SIEM)

Digital Forensics & Incident Handling

Threat Intelligence & Risk Assessment

Cloud & Application Security

6/10

Cloud Security Basics (AWS, Azure, GCP)

DevSecOps & Secure Coding Practices

API Security & Container Security (Docker, Kubernetes)

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

7/10

Authentication & Authorization (MFA, SSO)

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Cybersecurity Tools & Technologies

8/10

IDS/IPS (Snort, Suricata)

Endpoint Security & Antivirus (EDR, XDR)

Security Automation & Threat Hunting

Projects & Hands-on Practice

9/10

Set Up a Firewall & Intrusion Detection System

Perform a Penetration Test on a Web Application

Develop a Security Incident Response Plan

Job Preparation

10/10

Cybersecurity Certifications (CEH, CISSP, Security+)

Resume & Portfolio (Bug Bounties, CTFs, GitHub Projects)

Interview Preparation (Security Concepts, Case Studies)

Networking & Job Applications