Study Plan to learn common skills in Cybersecurity

Sanjeev Jaiswal May 25, 2024 No Comments

📓 3 months study plan for learning common skills required in the cybersecurity space 🚀

👉 Whichever domain you choose in the Cybersecurity umbrella, like Application Security, Pentesting, Product Security, Cloud Security, or DevSecOPs, one must learn common skills to excel in this domain.

💼 Here’s a brief overview of the common skills required in the cybersecurity domain that you can learn in 3 months:

1. Linux Basics:

Command Line Proficiency: Ability to navigate and manipulate files using commands.
User and File Permissions: Understanding of user roles, file permissions, and ownership.
System Administration: Basic knowledge of managing services, processes, and system performance.
Scripting: Writing shell scripts for automation and task management.

2. Computer Network Fundamentals:

OSI Model: Understanding the seven layers and their functions.
TCP/IP: Knowledge of protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DNS, and how data is transmitted over networks.
Network Devices: Familiarity with routers, switches, firewalls, and their roles.
Network Security: Concepts of VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation.

3. Git Commands:

Version Control: Understanding the purpose of version control systems.
Basic Commands: Proficiency with git init, git clone, git add, git commit, git push, git pull, git branch, and git merge.
Branching and Merging: Managing code versions and collaborating with team members.
Conflict Resolution: Handling merge conflicts and maintaining code integrity.

4. Cloud Computing:

Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and their services.
Security: Understanding of cloud security practices, IAM (Identity and Access Management), and compliance.
Deployment and Management: Skills in deploying, managing, and monitoring cloud resources.
Virtualization: Knowledge of virtual machines, containers, and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

5. Programming Basics:

Languages: Proficiency in languages commonly used in cybersecurity, such as Python, JavaScript, or Go.
Problem-Solving: Ability to write scripts and programs to automate tasks and solve problems.
Data Structures and Algorithms: Basic understanding of common data structures (arrays, lists, hash tables) and algorithms (sorting, searching).
Security Practices: Writing secure code, and understanding vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and buffer overflows.

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The next topic for the study plan will be “Application Security Study Plan”.

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