Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Overview
A curated learning path covering both defensive and offensive fundamentals with practical labs and portfolio guidance.
Defensive vs Offensive Learning
Understand the difference between defensive and offensive security, and why a rounded skillset strengthens both your capability and employability. This section explains which skills map to which roles.
TryHackMe: Starter Path
A guided TryHackMe path for beginners with time estimates, recommended rooms, and learning objectives for each stage to build confidence and practical skills.
HackTheBox: Progression
How to safely approach HackTheBox boxes, escalate difficulty, and create writeups that demonstrate problem solving for your portfolio.
Lab Setup & Tools
Recommendations for a simple VM-based lab, VPN/hosting choices, and essential tools (scanners, proxies, editors). Includes short configuration notes.
Portfolio & Evidence
How to document learning with writeups, GitHub repos, and links that prospective clients or employers will find compelling.