👨‍💻 Getting Started in Cybersecurity

Welcome to your cybersecurity journey! Whether you're completely new or have a little experience, this page will help you understand where to begin, what to learn, and how to build your skills effectively.

🔐 What is Cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity is the practice of defending systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. It covers a wide range of roles—from protecting sensitive data to performing ethical hacking to find and fix vulnerabilities before attackers do.

“Hacking is not about breaking into systems. It's about knowing them better than anyone else.” — Unknown

🧭 Cybersecurity Career Paths

🛡️ Blue Team – Defenders (SOC Analyst, Threat Hunter, Incident Responder)
⚔️ Red Team – Ethical Hackers (Pentester, Bug Bounty Hunter, Red Team Ops)
🛠️ Engineering – Secure Code, DevSecOps, Security Automation
📋 Governance – Risk Analyst, Compliance, Policy Creation

💡 Fundamental Concepts

Confidentiality – Preventing unauthorized access to data
Integrity – Ensuring data isn’t tampered with
Availability – Making sure services are reliable & accessible
Authentication vs Authorization – Know the difference!

🧰 Skills to Focus On (2025)

🔧 Basic Linux (Kali, Ubuntu), Command Line tools
🌐 Web Basics (HTTP, Cookies, Sessions, JS, Forms)
📡 Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, Firewalls)
🔍 Vulnerabilities: XSS, SQLi, IDOR, CSRF, SSRF
🧪 Bug bounty mindset & recon methods
📦 Tools: Burp Suite, Nmap, FFUF, Amass, Subfinder

🧑‍🏫 How to Learn Effectively

✅ Learn the basics from free platforms
🎯 Set goals (e.g. Hack one TryHackMe room/week)
🔁 Practice regularly (don’t skip hands-on)
📖 Read real bug bounty writeups & CTF walkthroughs
👥 Join communities (Reddit, Discord, Twitter/X)

📚 Best Beginner-Friendly Resources

🎮 Platforms to Practice

🔥 Tip: Follow #bugbountytips and #infosec hashtags on Twitter/X for daily insights!

➡️ When you're ready to explore real-world attacks, continue to Bug Bounty.