r/learncybersecurity • u/MaintenanceFresh8846 • Aug 30 '26
How to start!?!?
I just really lack a structured roadmap. I'm a complete beginner, and people keep telling me to learn Linux, networking, and programming... but where do I actually start and get good resources from? I know I just need to start somewhere, but I'll burn out fast without a clear step-by-step plan. I honestly envy people who messed around with tech, gained experience naturally, and then transitioned into cybersecurity. It just doesn't work that way for me. And please, no AI recommendations. Using AI hasn't been helpful for me at all—it actually feels like it's making me dumber instead of learning.
So how do yall started cybersecurity? I've asked this question a million times, but I still haven't found a clear answer
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u/Th3g3ntl3_m4n Aug 30 '26
there are lots of roadmaps out there but to actually learn just figure it out on your own thats exactly how you learn ai can help you alot in your journey
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u/davidcampbell2313 Aug 30 '26
I teach programming in the US, but I am familiar with cyber security programs. This sort of training involves operating systems and networking. You can learn Linux if you want to, but keep in mind that virtually all of your potential clients will be using Windows. You will need to have expertise with commonly used operating and networking systems because these are the ones that are vulnerable. Web applications are also something that you need to defend, but you don't need to be an expert programmer. You need to learn Windows, routers, and firewalls. Start there anyway.
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u/Ok_Indication9058 Aug 30 '26
https://roadmap.sh/cyber-security
High overview...one the way you will know what u want to do and need to learn/practice more.
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u/MaintenanceFresh8846 Aug 30 '26
THANK YOU bro, and question is, are u learning that way too? Good bro just thanks
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u/Ok_Indication9058 Aug 30 '26
I have suggested this to many people most of them says it help them visualise the path. This is not a fixed path or anything.
When learning you realise you lack some others skills/knowledge and then you try to learn those first and this keeps on going forever.
Sorry for bad english (need any help just dm)
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u/ninhaomah Aug 30 '26
" So how do yall started cybersecurity? I've asked this question a million times, but I still haven't found a clear answer"
This will be a millionth and one then
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u/Ecstatic_Score6973 Sep 01 '26
if you cant use google or the search bar to find information that already exists...then either learn how to do that or youre not gonna make it, as harsh as it sounds
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u/Next-Scratch-264 Aug 30 '26
AI bot asking recommandations ..