Phase 1: IT Fundamentals

Before diving into cybersecurity, a strong foundation in IT is crucial. This phase covers the essential building blocks of modern technology that every security professional must know.

• Networking (TCP/IP, DNS)

  Learn how devices communicate over the internet. Understand the TCP/IP model, the role of DNS in translating domain names to IP addresses, and how data packets travel across networks.

• Operating Systems (Linux/Windows)

  Get comfortable with the command line in both Linux and Windows. Learn about file systems, user permissions, process management, and system administration basics.

• Basic Scripting

  Automation is key in cybersecurity. Start with a beginner-friendly language like Python or Bash to write simple scripts for automating repetitive tasks and understanding programming logic.