Learn · Career journeys
Learning paths
7 primary journeys (not 12 competing starts). Shared courses are labeled — specializations and advanced branches sit underneath. Pair with Career for roles & interview prep.
Progression model
01
Common Foundation
Security mindset, networking, systems basics
02
Core Security
Shared tradecraft before you specialize
03
Career Specialization
Role-focused courses and labs
04
Advanced Specialization
Optional depth — not a competing start
05
Capstone
Portfolio project + assessment
Primary path · Common Foundation
Cybersecurity Beginner to Professional
Foundations through first specialized track.
- Who this is for
- Complete beginners and career switchers who need a clear first year.
- Prerequisites
- None
Ordered modules (courses)
Chips show what is shared with other paths vs this path's specialty — overlap is intentional, not a duplicate catalog.
Required practical labs
Projects
- Threat narrative write-up
- Home-lab asset map (authorized only)
Final assessment
Fundamentals quiz + first specialty course checkpoint (≥70%)
Portfolio deliverables
- CIA / risk one-pager
- Lab evidence screenshots with notes
Relevant job roles
Next recommended path
Primary path · Career Specialization
SOC Analyst Learning Path
Blue-team monitoring and investigation.
- Who this is for
- Learners aiming at L1/L2 SOC, monitoring, and triage roles.
- Prerequisites
- Fundamentals
Ordered modules (courses)
Chips show what is shared with other paths vs this path's specialty — overlap is intentional, not a duplicate catalog.
Required practical labs
Projects
- Mock SIEM triage shift
- MITRE-mapped alert case study
Final assessment
SOC track quiz + triage tabletop
Portfolio deliverables
- Ticket write-ups
- Detection notes
Relevant job roles
Next recommended path
Primary path · Career Specialization
Ethical Hacker Learning Path
Authorized hacking methodology end-to-end.
- Who this is for
- Students who want authorized offensive methodology before deep pentest/AppSec.
- Prerequisites
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Ordered modules (courses)
Chips show what is shared with other paths vs this path's specialty — overlap is intentional, not a duplicate catalog.
Required practical labs
Projects
- Scoped recon report (lab target)
- Findings → remediation memo
Final assessment
Ethical hacking course quiz + report rubric
Portfolio deliverables
- Sample pentest report excerpt
- Lab evidence pack
Relevant job roles
Next recommended path
Advanced / optional branches of Ethical Hacker Learning Path
Optional branch · Advanced Specialization
Penetration Tester Learning Path
Scoped pentest tradecraft and delivery.
- Who this is for
- After Ethical Hacker — deeper delivery (web + network) for scoped engagements.
- Prerequisites
- Ethical Hacking path
Ordered modules (courses)
Chips show what is shared with other paths vs this path's specialty — overlap is intentional, not a duplicate catalog.
- 1.Ethical Hacking & Penetration TestingShared foundationOpen →
- 2.Active DirectoryThis path’s specialtyOpen →
- 3.Linux SecurityThis path’s specialtyOpen →
- 4.Linux Privilege EscalationThis path’s specialtyOpen →
- 5.Web Application SecurityThis path’s specialtyOpen →
- 6.Network SecurityThis path’s specialtyOpen →
Required practical labs
Projects
- Internal/external methodology checklist
- Retest plan
Final assessment
Multi-course path checkpoint + report quality review
Portfolio deliverables
- Full sample report
- Scope & RoE one-pager
Relevant job roles
Next recommended path
Primary path · Career Specialization
Web Application Security Specialist
AppSec testing and remediation guidance.
- Who this is for
- Builders who want AppSec testing and secure remediation feedback.
- Prerequisites
- Web fundamentals
Ordered modules (courses)
Chips show what is shared with other paths vs this path's specialty — overlap is intentional, not a duplicate catalog.
Required practical labs
Projects
- OWASP Top 10 lab map
- Secure fix recommendation sheet
Final assessment
Web App Security quiz + finding write-up
Portfolio deliverables
- Burp-style lab notes
- Remediation guidance samples
Relevant job roles
Next recommended path
Advanced / optional branches of Web Application Security Specialist
Optional branch · Advanced Specialization
Bug Bounty Hunter Learning Path
Program-driven vulnerability research.
- Who this is for
- Optional branch after AppSec — programme-driven hunting, not a second start.
- Prerequisites
- Web Application Security
Ordered modules (courses)
Chips show what is shared with other paths vs this path's specialty — overlap is intentional, not a duplicate catalog.
Required practical labs
Projects
- Programme rules analysis
- Duplicate / impact ranking exercise
Final assessment
Bug bounty course quiz + sample submission
Portfolio deliverables
- 2–3 sample bounty-style reports (lab only)
Relevant job roles
Next recommended path
Capstone / specialty complete — deepen with Career kits or a branch below.
Optional branch · Advanced Specialization
Mobile Application Security Specialist
Mobile app testing workflows.
- Who this is for
- Optional AppSec branch into mobile testing.
- Prerequisites
- Web App Security
Ordered modules (courses)
Chips show what is shared with other paths vs this path's specialty — overlap is intentional, not a duplicate catalog.
Required practical labs
Projects
- MASVS mapping
- Mobile traffic intercept notes (lab)
Final assessment
Mobile course quiz
Portfolio deliverables
- Mobile finding template
Relevant job roles
Next recommended path
Capstone / specialty complete — deepen with Career kits or a branch below.
Primary path · Career Specialization
Network Security Specialist
Deep network defense and assessment.
- Who this is for
- Learners who like packets, segmentation, and network defense/assessment.
- Prerequisites
- Fundamentals
Ordered modules (courses)
Chips show what is shared with other paths vs this path's specialty — overlap is intentional, not a duplicate catalog.
Required practical labs
Projects
- Segmented lab network diagram
- Firewall policy review
Final assessment
Networking + Network Security checkpoints
Portfolio deliverables
- Packet analysis notes
- Hardening checklist
Relevant job roles
Next recommended path
Primary path · Career Specialization
Cloud Security Specialist
Cloud identity, config, and monitoring.
- Who this is for
- Cloud identity, misconfigs, and workload security focus.
- Prerequisites
- Networking + Linux
Ordered modules (courses)
Chips show what is shared with other paths vs this path's specialty — overlap is intentional, not a duplicate catalog.
Required practical labs
Projects
- IAM least-privilege redesign
- Misconfig hunt write-up
Final assessment
Cloud Security quiz + IAM tabletop
Portfolio deliverables
- CSPM-style finding notes
- Container policy draft
Relevant job roles
Next recommended path
Advanced / optional branches of Cloud Security Specialist
Optional branch · Advanced Specialization
AI Security Specialist
LLM and AI application security.
- Who this is for
- Optional advanced branch — LLM/app AI risks after cloud or strong web basics.
- Prerequisites
- Web + Cloud basics
Ordered modules (courses)
Chips show what is shared with other paths vs this path's specialty — overlap is intentional, not a duplicate catalog.
Required practical labs
Projects
- AI threat model
- Prompt-injection defense notes
Final assessment
AI Security quiz
Portfolio deliverables
- AI threat model one-pager
Relevant job roles
Next recommended path
Primary path · Career Specialization
Digital Forensics Specialist
Evidence-first investigation skills.
- Who this is for
- Blue-team graduates who want evidence-first investigation depth.
- Prerequisites
- SOC Analyst path
Ordered modules (courses)
Chips show what is shared with other paths vs this path's specialty — overlap is intentional, not a duplicate catalog.
Required practical labs
Projects
- Timeline reconstruction
- IR report package
Final assessment
DFIR quiz + evidence handling checklist
Portfolio deliverables
- Sample IR report
- Timeline artifact
Relevant job roles
Next recommended path
Capstone / specialty complete — deepen with Career kits or a branch below.