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This study plan is standard for everyone wanting to study or learn the basics of Computer Fundamentals and cybersecurity. I will add detailed study plans for each topic mentioned on cybercloud guru. It is based on my github repository, which I intend to keep up to date

Common Skills Study Plan:

1. Python:

  • Introduction to Python
  • Python data types and control flow
  • Object-oriented programming in Python
  • File handling and modules in Python

2. Linux Commands:

  • Introduction to Linux and command line basics
  • File and directory management
  • Text processing and manipulation
  • User and permission management

3. Git Command:

  • Introduction to Version Control and Git
  • Git fundamentals and workflow
  • Branching and merging in Git
  • Collaborating with Git and remote repositories

4. Computer Networks:

  • Networking fundamentals
  • TCP/IP protocols and addressing – Network devices and technologies
  • Network security and troubleshooting

5. Cloud Computing Fundamentals:

  • Basics of Cloud Computing: What, why, service models, deployment models, etc.
  • Compute, Storage, Networking (VPC), Load Balancer
  • Basic cloud security: IAM, security group, firewall, subnet settings, logging and monitoring services
  • Cloud service providers based CIS benchmarks

Cybersecurity Domains Study Plan:

1. Application Security:

  • Secure coding practices
  • Web application vulnerabilities and secure coding techniques
  • Authentication and authorization mechanisms
  • Secure software development lifecycle (SDLC)

3. Cloud Security Study Plan:

  • Cloud computing fundamentals
  • Cloud service models and deployment models
  • Identity and access management in the cloud
  • Cloud data security and encryption

4. Container Security Study Plan:

  • Fundamentals of Dockers and Kubernetes
  • Docker Security
  • Kubernetes Security
  • Secrets Management
  • Container Network Security
  • CIS Benchmark for containers
  • Container Hardening

5. Cryptography Study Plan:

  • CIA Triads
  • Encryption vs Hashing vs Encoding vs Obfuscation
  • Salt and pepper
  • Symmetric Key Cryptography: Block cipher, stream cipher
  • Asymmetric Key Cryptography: RSA, ECDH, ECDSA
  • TLS Cipher Suite
  • Diffie Hellman Key Exchange
  • PKI
  • Digital Signature

6. DevSecOps:

  • Integrating security into the DevOps workflow
  • Continuous security testing and monitoring
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security
  • Secure containerization and orchestration

7. AI Security:

  • AI and machine learning fundamentals
  • Risks and vulnerabilities in AI systems
  • Adversarial attacks and defences in AI
  • Ethical considerations in AI security

8. GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance):

  • Regulatory frameworks and compliance standards
  • Risk assessment and management
  • Security policies, procedures, and documentation
  • Security audits and compliance reporting

9. Penetration Testing:

  • Penetration testing methodologies
  • Reconnaissance and information gathering
  • Exploitation techniques and vulnerability assessment
  • Reporting and remediation of findings

10. SOC (Security Operations Center):

  • Incident response and handling
  • Security event monitoring and analysis
  • Threat intelligence and information sharing
  • Security incident management and reporting

Please note that the study plan above is a comprehensive outline to guide your learning journey in common skills and specific cybersecurity domains. Customize the plan based on your preferences, goals, and available resources, and allocate sufficient time to each topic for effective learning and mastery.