“Start Here” – Your Cybersecurity Roadmap for Beginners | CyberHack Academy

Start your journey to cybersecurity mastery with our 6-phase beginner roadmap. Learn tools, skills, job paths & more — step-by-step, 100% free.

🚀 Why This Page Exists

Most people who want to learn cybersecurity get stuck because:

• The internet is full of outdated, confusing advice
• Courses are expensive and overwhelming
• There’s no clear learning path

That’s where CyberHack Academy comes in — we provide a step-by-step blog roadmap that takes you from complete beginner to job-ready cybersecurity professional.

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🧠 Start With This: Our 6-Phase Cybersecurity Roadmap

Here’s the exact learning path we follow on this blog — and where each blog post will fit in.

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✅ Phase 1: IT & Tech Foundations

Before you jump into cybersecurity, you need to understand how computers, systems, and the internet work.

Topics Covered:

• How the Internet works
• IP addresses, ports, DNS, HTTP/S
• Operating Systems (Linux, Windows basics)
• Command Line (Terminal & PowerShell)
• Basic networking (OSI Model, TCP/IP, firewalls)

📘 Start Phase 1 →

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✅ Phase 2: Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Here’s where you start thinking like a defender or hacker.

Topics Covered:

• What is cybersecurity really?
• CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
• Types of threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks
• Cyberattack lifecycle
• Hacker types: white hat, black hat, grey hat

📘 Start Phase 2 →

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✅ Phase 3: Tools of the Trade

These are the must-know tools every cybersecurity beginner should learn.

Topics Covered:

• Nmap (network scanning)
• Wireshark (packet analysis)
• Burp Suite (web testing)
• Metasploit Framework (Exploitation Framework)
• Hydra – Brute Force Cracking Tool
• Aircrack-ng – Wi-Fi Hacking Suite
• John the Ripper – Password Cracker

📘 Start Phase 3 →

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✅ Phase 4: Cybersecurity Domains

Cybersecurity is a vast field. Here’s where we help you explore and choose your path.

Domains Covered:

• Blue Team (Defense & Monitoring)
• Red Team (Hacking & Testing)
• Threat Intelligence
• Incident Response
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

📘 Start Phase 4 →

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✅ Phase 5: Job Roles & Interview Prep

Ready to build a career? Here’s where you focus on real job roles and how to get hired.

Roles Covered:

• SOC Analyst / Blue Teamer
• Penetration Tester
• Red Team Operator
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• GRC Analyst
• Role-specific interview questions + answers

📘 Start Phase 5 →

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✅ Phase 6: Certifications & Specialization

This is where you level up and start preparing for certifications and your dream role.

Certifications Covered:

• CompTIA Security+
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
• GRC/Compliance certs
• Which to choose? Free vs Paid paths

📘 Start Phase 6 →

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📚 How to Use This Blog

✅ Read blog posts in order of each phase, or skip ahead if you know the basics
✅ Bookmark pages, take notes, and practice daily
✅ Ask questions in the comments — we’ll reply!
✅ Subscribe to the newsletter for weekly tips + threat updates

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Final Words

You don’t need to spend thousands on bootcamps or certifications to learn cybersecurity. All you need is:

✅ A clear path
✅ Real content
✅ Daily action

That’s exactly what CyberHack Academy is here to give you. See you inside. 👊