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Cyber Security Engineer

Networking + Linux + Security + Ethical Hacking + Cloud Security

Cyber Security Engineer roles
Ethical Hacker roles
SOC Analyst roles
Penetration Tester roles
3 MONTH

Beginner → Intermediate

Build strong networking + Linux + security foundations.

📅 MONTH 1 — Networking + Linux Basics

✅ Learn

  • 🌐Networking — IP Addressing, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP, Ports
  • 🐧Linux — Commands, File System, Permissions, SSH
  • 🛠Basic Security — Firewalls, VPN, Encryption

🛠 Build

  • Linux terminal practice
  • Configure virtual machine
  • Networking labs

📅 MONTH 2 — Ethical Hacking + Web Security

✅ Learn

  • 🔐Ethical Hacking — Reconnaissance, Vulnerability Scanning, Password Attacks
  • 🌍Web Security — SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, Authentication flaws
  • 🧪Tools — Nmap, Burp Suite, Wireshark

🛠 Build

  • Security Lab Setup
  • Vulnerability Reports
  • Web Security Testing Practice

📅 MONTH 3 — Security Operations + Bug Bounty Basics

✅ Learn

  • 🛡SOC Basics — Logs, SIEM Concepts, Threat Detection
  • 🐞Bug Bounty — Recon tools, Reporting vulnerabilities
  • ☁Cloud Security Intro — AWS Security Basics

📚 Resources

🛠 Build

  • Basic Security Reports
  • Bug Bounty Recon Practice
  • Security Checklist Projects

RESULT

✅ Linux Strong

✅ Networking Basics

✅ Web Security Understanding

✅ Ethical Hacking Intro

✅ Security Labs Experience

Security Internship
SOC Analyst Internship
6 MONTH

Intermediate → Industry Ready

Become job-ready Cyber Security Engineer.

📅 MONTH 4 — Advanced Web Security + Pen Testing

✅ Learn

  • 🌍Web Pen Testing — Authentication Bypass, Session Security, API Security
  • 🧪Security Tools — Metasploit, OWASP ZAP

📚 Resources

🛠 Build

  • Vulnerability Assessment Reports
  • Security Testing Labs

📅 MONTH 5 — Cloud Security + Scripting

✅ Learn

  • ☁Cloud Security — IAM, S3 Security, Security Groups
  • 🐍Scripting — Python for Security Automation

📚 Resources

🛠 Build

  • Security Automation Scripts
  • Cloud Security Audit Practice

📅 MONTH 6 — Portfolio + Certifications + Resume

✅ Learn

  • 📜Certifications — Security+, CEH Basics
  • 💼Career Prep — Resume, LinkedIn, GitHub

📚 Resources

🛠 Build

  • Vulnerability Scanner
  • Security Monitoring Dashboard
  • Web Security Audit
  • Security Automation Scripts

RESULT

✅ Ethical Hacking Skills

✅ Security Tool Experience

✅ Web Security Knowledge

✅ Portfolio Projects

✅ Industry-Ready Foundations

₹8–20 LPA opportunities
SOC Analyst roles
Junior Security Engineer
Bug Bounty freelancing
1 YEAR

Advanced → High Paying Security Engineer

Become advanced Cyber Security Engineer.

📅 MONTHS 7–9 — Advanced Security Engineering

✅ Learn

  • 🔐Advanced — Malware Analysis, Reverse Engineering, Threat Hunting
  • ☁Advanced Cloud Security — Kubernetes Security, DevSecOps

📚 Resources

🛠 Build

  • Threat Detection System
  • Secure Cloud Architecture

📅 MONTHS 10–12 — Enterprise Security + Red Teaming

✅ Learn

  • 🛡Enterprise Security — SIEM, Incident Response, Security Architecture
  • 🔴Red Team — Advanced Exploitation, Adversary Simulation

📚 Resources

🛠 Build

  • Web Security Audit Platform
  • Security Monitoring System
  • Cloud Security Project
  • Threat Detection Dashboard
  • Security Automation Toolkit

RESULT

✅ Enterprise Security

✅ Red Team Skills

✅ Advanced Pen Testing

✅ Security Architecture

₹15–35+ LPA roles
Senior Security Engineer
Red Team Lead
Security Architect

MOST IMPORTANT SKILLS FOR HIGH PAY

MUST MASTER:

LinuxNetworkingWeb SecurityCloud SecurityPython ScriptingSecurity ToolsThreat DetectionPenetration Testing

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