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Here’s your updated roadmap with links and resources to deepen your knowledge in each area.
🔹 Networking & Protocols
✅ Key Concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, OSI Model, Subnetting, DHCP, VPNs, NAT
✅ Tools: Wireshark, TCPDump, Nmap, Netcat
🔗 Learn Networking
🔗 Practical Networking
🔗 Cisco Networking Academy
🔹 Operating Systems & System Security
✅ Linux Security: Kali, Parrot OS, Ubuntu Hardening
✅ Windows Security: Active Directory, Sysmon, Event Logs
✅ Virtualization: VMware, VirtualBox, Docker, Kubernetes Security
🔗 Linux Basics for Hackers (Book)
🔗 Windows Security Blog
🔗 Docker Security Best Practices
🔹 Cybersecurity Fundamentals
✅ Cryptography: AES, RSA, Hashing, Digital Signatures
✅ Firewalls & IDS/IPS: Snort, Suricata, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA
✅ SIEM & Log Management: Splunk, ELK Stack, Graylog
🔗 Crypto101 Book
🔗 Splunk Free Training
🔗 Security Onion (SIEM/IDS Tool)
🔹 Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
✅ Web Security: OWASP Top 10, SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF
✅ Exploitation Frameworks: Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Empire
✅ Wireless Security: Aircrack-ng, Reaver, BlueBorne
🔗 TryHackMe – Ethical Hacking
🔗 Hack The Box – Pentesting Labs
🔗 OWASP Web Security Testing Guide
🔹 Digital Forensics & Malware Analysis
✅ Memory & Disk Forensics: Volatility, Autopsy, FTK, EnCase
✅ Malware Analysis: Cuckoo Sandbox, IDA Pro, Ghidra
✅ Reverse Engineering: Radare2, OllyDbg, Binary Ninja
🔗 DFIR Training
🔗 Practical Malware Analysis (Book)
🔗 Ghidra Reverse Engineering
🔹 Social Engineering & Human Security
✅ Phishing & Awareness: Gophish, SET, Email Spoofing
✅ Psychological Manipulation: Pretexting, Impersonation, Baiting
🔗 The Social Engineer Blog
🔗 MITRE’s Social Engineering Attack Framework
You Should Know:
Essential Linux Commands for Cybersecurity
- Network Scanning:
nmap -sV -A target.com tcpdump -i eth0 -w capture.pcap
- Log Analysis:
grep "Failed password" /var/log/auth.log journalctl -u sshd --no-pager
- File Integrity Checking:
sha256sum important_file chmod 600 sensitive_file
Windows Security Commands
- Active Directory Enumeration:
Get-ADUser -Filter<br /> net user /domain
- Event Log Analysis:
Get-WinEvent -LogName Security | Where-Object {$_.ID -eq 4625}
Penetration Testing Tools & Usage
- Metasploit Framework:
msfconsole use exploit/multi/handler set payload windows/meterpreter/reverse_tcp exploit
- Wireless Attacks:
airodump-ng wlan0mon aireplay-ng --deauth 10 -a BSSID wlan0mon
Malware Analysis & Forensics
- Volatility (Memory Forensics):
volatility -f memory.dump pslist volatility -f memory.dump netscan
- Ghidra (Reverse Engineering):
ghidraRun
What Undercode Say:
Cybersecurity is a vast field requiring continuous learning. Mastering networking, system security, and ethical hacking tools is crucial. Use Linux commands like nmap, tcpdump, and `volatility` for real-world security tasks. Windows administrators should leverage PowerShell for security audits. Always stay updated with OWASP and MITRE frameworks.
Expected Output:
A structured cybersecurity learning roadmap with verified commands, tools, and resources for hands-on practice.
References:
Reported By: Mohamed Abdelgadr – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
