Step 1: Fundamental IT Skills

-Basic Computer Skills
-Basics of Computer Networking
-Computer Hardware Components
-Understand Basics of Popular Suites (Google Suite, iCloud, MS Office)
-Understanding Operating Systems (Linux, MacOS, Windows)
-Connection Types (Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth…)

Step 2: Computer Networking Knowledge

-OSI Models
-Network Topologies
-Common Protocols and their uses
-Common Ports and their uses
-IPv4 and IPv6
-Basics of Subnetting

Step 3: Security Skills & Knowledge

-CIA Triad
-Cyberattacks and Cybercrimes
-Cryptography
-Understand Common Standards (ISO, NIST, CSF…)
-Understanding Common Distros for Hacking (Kali Linux, ParrotOS)
-Understand Frameworks (Kill Chain, ATT&CK…)
-Threat Modelling
-Understanding Secure & Unsecure Protocols

Step 4: Hands-on Skills
-Knowledge on common Virtualization Technologies (VMWare, Virtual Box…)
-CTFs (Capture the Flag): HackTheBox,TryHackMe,picoCTF,VulnHub…
-Tools to master (Nmap, BurpSuite, Wireshark, Metasploit, WHOIS, urlscan…)

Step 5: Programming Skills & Knowledge (Optional but recommended)

-Python
-JavaScript
-Power Shell
-C++
-Go

Step 6: Cybersecurity Certifications

Beginner Certifications:
-CompTIA A+
-CompTIA Network+
-CCNA
-eJPT
-CompTIA Security+

Advanced Certifications:
-CISSP
-CISA
-GPEN
-CEH
-CISM
-GIAC

Step 7: Cloud Skills & Knowledge

-Understanding Cloud Services (SaaS,PaaS,IaaS…)
-Cloud Environments (AWS,Azure…)
-Cloud Models (Private, Public, Hybrid)
-Common Cloud Storage...