If you're starting from ZERO experience or switching careers, this roadmap will guide you step-by-step.

More details on each:

Step 1️⃣ : Understand the field

• What is cybersecurity?
• Jobs you can get (SOC Analyst, AppSec Engineer, Cloud Security, GRC, Bug Bounty, InfraSec, IAM, Threat Hunting it’s just endless)

Step 2️⃣ Skills to learn first

• Basic networking
• Linux fundamentals
• Python basics
• Cloud concepts (AWS)
• Security fundamentals: OWASP Top 10, MFA, least privilege

Step 3️⃣ Learn practical skills

• TryHackMe (Pre-Security & Complete Beginner)
• HackTheBox Academy
• Codecademy Cybersecurity Fundamentals
• Simple labs on real tools (Burp, Wireshark)

Step 4️⃣ Build projects

• Web app security testing report
• Simple threat model
• Cloud IAM best practices mini-project

Step 5️⃣ Certifications (optional)