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Cybersecurity Learning Path Project

The document outlines a 16-week cybersecurity learning path for complete beginners, dedicating 72 hours per week to study. The first phase focuses on IT fundamentals over two weeks, covering computer basics, networking, protocols, and analysis through various drills and tasks. Key activities include understanding computer architecture, subnetting, and using tools like Wireshark for packet analysis.

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Cybersecurity Learning Path Project

The document outlines a 16-week cybersecurity learning path for complete beginners, dedicating 72 hours per week to study. The first phase focuses on IT fundamentals over two weeks, covering computer basics, networking, protocols, and analysis through various drills and tasks. Key activities include understanding computer architecture, subnetting, and using tools like Wireshark for packet analysis.

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16-WEEK CYBERSECURITY LEARNING

PATH
Complete Beginner | 72 Hours/Week
16-WEEK CYBERSECURITY LEARNING PATH

Complete Beginner | 72 Hours/Week

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PHASE 1: LAYER 1 - IT FUNDAMENTALS


Weeks 1-2 | 10 hrs/day, 6 days/week

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WEEK 1: COMPUTER & NETWORK BASICS
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Day 1-2: How Computers Work


- Topics: CPU, RAM, storage, processes

- Resource: Professor Messer CompTIA A+ 1101 (YouTube)

- Drill: Draw computer architecture diagram

Day 3-4: Binary, Hex, IP Addresses


- Topics: Number systems, IP to binary conversion

- Drill: Convert [Link] to binary by hand

- Practice: [Link]

Day 5-6: Subnetting


- Topics: Network ranges, CIDR notation

- Drill: Calculate 10 subnet ranges manually

Day 7: CHECKPOINT
- Task: Draw home network diagram with all IPs

- No tools, paper only


WEEK 2: PROTOCOLS & ANALYSIS
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Day 8-9: DNS, DHCP, HTTP


- Topics: How these protocols work

- Drill: Set up local DNS server (Pi-hole or BIND)

- Break it, fix it

Day 10-11: OSI Model


- Topics: 7 layers, real-world mapping

- Drill: Create flashcards for each layer

- Example: Layer 4 = TCP, Layer 7 = HTTP

Day 12: Wireshark Basics


- Topics: Packet capture, protocol analysis

- Resource: Wireshark 101 (YouTube)

- Drill: Capture your own traffic

Day 13-14: CHECKPOINT


- Task: Capture DNS query, identify each OSI layer involved

- Document in notes

PHASE 1 DELIVERABLE:
Explain why "ping [Link]" involves DNS, IP, ICMP, and
Ethernet without looking it up.

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