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STUDY ROADMAP //

Category-wise learning path toward Ethical Hacker / DevSecOps Engineer.

MAIN CAREER PATH
01
🧠 CYBERSECURITY
  • Networking Fundamentals (TCP/IP, ports, routing, NAT)
  • Linux Mastery (CRITICAL for hacker career)
  • Web Attacks: SQLi, XSS, File Upload, Auth Bypass
  • Tools: Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit
  • Reverse Engineering (later stage)
  • Daily: 1 hour minimum
02
🐧 LINUX MASTERY
  • File permissions & ownership
  • SSH configuration
  • Cron jobs & scheduling
  • iptables / firewall rules
  • Process management
03
🌐 PROGRAMMING
  • Python ONLY (primary language)
  • Use for: tools, automation, bots, scanners
  • Then: JavaScript basics
  • ⚠️ Avoid 5 languages simultaneously
04
📡 NETWORKING
  • DHCP, DNS, subnetting
  • Port numbers & packet flow
  • Already have practical DNS experience → add theory
05
🤖 AI & AUTOMATION
  • API usage & integration
  • Prompt engineering
  • Automation scripts
  • Webhook servers
⚡ NEXT 30 DAYS GOAL
1️⃣ Finish Web Chat Application
2️⃣ Build Python Port Scanner
3️⃣ Make Vulnerable Login Website
Then → Start Bug Bounty Learning 🎯

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STUDY PHASES