This path is for anyone who wants to enter cybersecurity from scratch with an understanding and defense focus. It starts with the fundamentals and Linux, moves on to analyzing and securing network traffic, and ends with cryptography and advanced network security.
Why here: It is the starting point because it covers cybersecurity and networking fundamentals before any deeper topic.
After it you can: The learner will be able to understand the basics of protecting data and securing systems, and recognize how vulnerabilities are found and analyzed.
Why here: Most security tools and servers run on Linux, so it follows the basics to prepare the learner for that environment.
After it you can: The learner will be able to manage files, permissions and users in Linux, run core commands and write Shell scripts.
Why here: Once networks and the operating system are understood, traffic analysis shows what actually happens inside a network.
After it you can: The learner will be able to analyze PCAP files with Wireshark, detect network attacks and trace their source.
Why here: It puts the previous knowledge into a practical defensive frame by building a complete secured environment with a firewall.
After it you can: The learner will be able to deploy FortiGate, build security policies, segment the network with VLANs, inspect encrypted traffic and protect against malware.
Why here: It adds the cryptography that data and communication protection rely on, an advanced topic that needs earlier groundwork.
After it you can: The learner will be able to apply encryption techniques to secure data and manage keys and digital signatures.
Why here: It closes the path by bringing the knowledge together in securing networks against attacks and responding to incidents.
After it you can: The learner will be able to analyze and secure networks against attacks, carry out effective incident responses and reduce the impact of breaches.
