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Cybersecurity Career Roadmap
By Karthick Selvam · Published · Updated
A practical path into cybersecurity.
In this article
Foundations
Networking, operating systems (Linux and Windows), and basic scripting.
Core security
Security principles, threats, identity, cryptography basics and common frameworks.
Choose a direction
Security operations (SOC), penetration testing, cloud security, governance and risk, or application security.
Hands-on
Home labs, capture-the-flag exercises and legal practice platforms.
Frequently asked questions
Which certification first?
Entry options include CompTIA Security+ or vendor fundamentals certifications.
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