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Hacking Roadmap

The document outlines a comprehensive hacking roadmap from beginner to advanced levels, detailing essential foundational knowledge such as networking, Linux, programming, and cybersecurity fundamentals. It progresses through beginner skills like ethical hacking tools and techniques, intermediate skills including web application hacking and social engineering, to advanced skills like bug bounty hunting and cloud security. Additionally, it highlights relevant certifications and career paths in the cybersecurity field.

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Hacking Roadmap

The document outlines a comprehensive hacking roadmap from beginner to advanced levels, detailing essential foundational knowledge such as networking, Linux, programming, and cybersecurity fundamentals. It progresses through beginner skills like ethical hacking tools and techniques, intermediate skills including web application hacking and social engineering, to advanced skills like bug bounty hunting and cloud security. Additionally, it highlights relevant certifications and career paths in the cybersecurity field.

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Hacking Roadmap: Beginner to Advanced

1. Prerequisites (Foundational Knowledge)

✅ Computer Networking – Learn TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, and VPNs.​


✅ Linux Basics – Master CLI, bash scripting, and common commands.​
✅ Programming – Python (automation), Bash (scripting), C (memory exploits).​
✅ Operating Systems – Windows, Linux (Kali, ParrotOS), Mac security.​
✅ Cybersecurity Fundamentals – OWASP Top 10, CIA triad, encryption, hashing.
2. Beginner Level (Ethical Hacking Basics)

🔹 Essential Tools: Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp Suite.​


🔹 Footprinting & Reconnaissance: OSINT, Google Dorking, WHOIS lookup.​
🔹 Scanning & Enumeration: Network scanning, vulnerability scanning.​
🔹 Exploitation Basics: Understanding exploits, gaining initial access.
3. Intermediate Level (Pentesting & Exploits)

🛠 Web Application Hacking – SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, IDOR.​


🔓 Wireless Hacking – WPA2 cracking, MITM attacks, Evil Twin.​
🎭 Social Engineering – Phishing, pretexting, impersonation.​
🔑 Privilege Escalation – Linux & Windows priv-esc techniques.​
💾 Reverse Engineering & Malware Analysis – Debuggers, disassemblers.
4. Advanced Level (Specialization & Real-World Testing)

🕵️‍♂️ Bug Bounty Hunting – Hunting for zero-days, fuzzing, writing PoCs.​
🔗 Active Directory Exploitation – Kerberoasting, Pass-the-Hash, Lateral Movement.​
🌐 Cloud Security – AWS, Azure, GCP pentesting.​
🔒 Red Teaming & Blue Teaming – Offense & defense strategies.
5. Certifications & Career Path

🎓 Certifications: CEH, OSCP, PNPT, CISSP, eJPT.​


💼 Career Options: Penetration Tester, Security Analyst, Red Team, SOC Analyst.

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