Cyber Security Learning Plan

Last updated on Apr 19, 2024

I am constantly assessing my career direction, and I've developed a cybersecurity learning plan to become proficient in its practices and methods.

I'll keep you guys updated on how I progress.

Learning Plan Table

Task	Resource Suggestion	Status (To Do/In Progress/Completed)
Learn basic networking concepts	Books: "Networking All-in-One For Dummies"	To Do
Study DNS operations	Online Articles, YouTube tutorials on DNS	To Do
Understand TCP and UDP	Book: "TCP/IP Guide" by Charles M. Kozierok	To Do
Learn HTTP and HTTPS fundamentals	Udemy/Coursera courses on HTTP	To Do
SSL/TLS	Courses: "The Complete SSL and TLS Guide 2021: HTTPS Made Easy"	To Do
Practice packet capture and analysis	Wireshark tutorials	To Do
Prepare for CompTIA Network+	CompTIA Study Guide, LinkedIn Learning courses	To Do
Take practice tests for Network+	ExamCompass, practice exams	To Do
Prepare for CompTIA Security+	CompTIA Study Guide, Cybrary courses	To Do
Take practice tests for Security+	Darril Gibson's GCGA, Professor Messer videos	To Do
Study for Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)	Official CEH study materials, boot camps	To Do
Set up a home lab	Use old hardware or VMs, install Kali Linux	To Do
Practice with Kali Linux	Online tutorials, Kali Linux documentation	To Do
Prepare for OSCP	Penetration Testing with Kali Linux course	To Do
Engage in Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges	Hack The Box, CTFTime	To Do

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Written by Leo Vroegindewey, Principal Product Designer.

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