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TryHackMe’s Cyber Security 101 learning path is one of the most comprehensive programs for beginners, offering hands-on labs and clear insights into various cybersecurity tracks. This path covers essential topics, including networking, web applications, Blue Teaming, Red Teaming, Linux, Windows, and Active Directory basics.
🔗 TryHackMe Cyber Security 101 Path: https://tryhackme.com/path/outline/cybersecurity
You Should Know: Essential Commands & Techniques
1. Linux Fundamentals for Cybersecurity
Basic file navigation ls -la List all files (including hidden) cd /var/www/html Navigate to web directory pwd Print working directory File permissions & ownership chmod 600 secret.txt Restrict file access chown root:root script.sh Change file owner Network commands ifconfig Check network interfaces netstat -tuln List active connections nmap -sV 192.168.1.1 Scan for open ports
2. Windows Security Commands
User & permission management net user /add hacker P@ssw0rd Create a new user net localgroup administrators hacker /add Add to admin group Network & firewall ipconfig /all Display network details netsh advfirewall show allprofiles Check firewall status Active Directory basics dsquery user -name "admin" Search AD users gpresult /r Check applied Group Policies
3. Web Application Security Testing
SQL Injection testing with SQLmap sqlmap -u "http://example.com/login.php?id=1" --dbs Directory brute-forcing with Gobuster gobuster dir -u http://example.com -w /usr/share/wordlists/dirb/common.txt XSS testing with Burp Suite (Intercept request & modify input with <script>alert(1)</script>)
4. Defensive Security (Blue Team)
Log analysis with grep grep "Failed password" /var/log/auth.log Check SSH brute-force attempts Monitoring processes ps aux | grep suspicious_process Find malicious processes lsof -i :8080 Check which service is using port 8080 Basic SIEM query (example for Splunk) index=linux sourcetype=syslog "Failed login" | stats count by src_ip
What Undercode Say
This learning path is an excellent starting point for cybersecurity beginners. The hands-on labs reinforce theoretical knowledge, making it easier to transition into real-world roles like Penetration Tester, SOC Analyst, or Incident Responder.
For further practice:
- OverTheWire Bandit: https://overthewire.org/wargames/bandit/
- Hack The Box: https://www.hackthebox.com/
Prediction
As cybersecurity threats evolve, structured learning paths like TryHackMe’s Cyber Security 101 will become even more critical for skill development. Expect more AI-driven security labs and automated penetration testing tools to emerge in 2024.
Expected Output:
A well-structured cybersecurity learning path with practical commands and defensive techniques for beginners.
References:
Reported By: Abdulrahman Samir – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
