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+# Cybersecurity Career Roadmap
+
+This repository documents my journey into cybersecurity, tracking progress, resources, and projects as I develop my skills in this field. Consider this both a personal roadmap and a resource for others starting their cybersecurity careers.
+
+## 🎯 Career Goals
+
+- Develop a strong foundation in cybersecurity fundamentals
+- Gain practical experience through hands-on projects and labs
+- Earn industry-recognized certifications
+- Build a portfolio demonstrating technical skills and knowledge
+- Secure an entry-level position in cybersecurity
+
+## 🗺️ Learning Roadmap
+
+### Phase 1: Foundations (Current)
+- [x] Learn networking fundamentals
+- [x] Understand operating systems (Linux & Windows)
+- [ ] Study basic security concepts
+- [ ] Complete introductory cybersecurity courses
+- [ ] Set up home lab environment
+
+### Phase 2: Core Skills Development
+- [ ] Learn security tools and utilities
+- [ ] Study common vulnerabilities and exploits
+- [ ] Practice with CTF challenges
+- [ ] Complete vulnerability assessment exercises
+- [ ] Understand security frameworks and compliance
+
+### Phase 3: Specialization & Certification
+- [ ] Choose specialization path (e.g., pentesting, blue team, cloud security)
+- [ ] Prepare for and obtain CompTIA Security+
+- [ ] Complete specialized training in chosen path
+- [ ] Work on advanced projects in specialization area
+- [ ] Prepare for advanced certifications (e.g., OSCP, CISSP, CEH)
+
+### Phase 4: Professional Development
+- [ ] Build professional network
+- [ ] Contribute to open source security projects
+- [ ] Attend security conferences and meetups
+- [ ] Develop soft skills (communication, reporting, teamwork)
+- [ ] Apply for cybersecurity positions
+
+## 📚 Resources
+
+### Courses & Training
+- [TryHackMe](https://tryhackme.com/) - Interactive cybersecurity training
+- [HackTheBox](https://www.hackthebox.com/) - Penetration testing labs and challenges
+- [Coursera - Introduction to Cyber Security Specialization](https://www.coursera.org/specializations/intro-cyber-security)
+- [edX - Cybersecurity Fundamentals](https://www.edx.org/professional-certificate/uwashingtonx-essentials-cybersecurity)
+- [SANS Cyber Aces](https://www.cyberaces.org/) - Free online courses
+
+### Books
+- "The Web Application Hacker's Handbook" by Dafydd Stuttard and Marcus Pinto
+- "Practical Malware Analysis" by Michael Sikorski and Andrew Honig
+- "Blue Team Handbook" by Don Murdoch
+- "RTFM: Red Team Field Manual" by Ben Clark
+- "Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking" by Georgia Weidman
+
+### Tools & Practice Environments
+- [Kali Linux](https://www.kali.org/) - Security-focused Linux distribution
+- [Metasploit Framework](https://www.metasploit.com/) - Penetration testing framework
+- [OWASP WebGoat](https://owasp.org/www-project-webgoat/) - Deliberately insecure web application
+- [DVWA](http://www.dvwa.co.uk/) - Damn Vulnerable Web Application
+- [Wireshark](https://www.wireshark.org/) - Network protocol analyzer
+
+### Certifications
+- [CompTIA Security+](https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security)
+- [CompTIA Network+](https://www.comptia.org/certifications/network)
+- [CompTIA CySA+](https://www.comptia.org/certifications/cybersecurity-analyst)
+- [Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)](https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh/)
+- [Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)](https://www.offensive-security.com/pwk-oscp/)
+
+### Communities & Forums
+- [Reddit r/cybersecurity](https://www.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/)
+- [Reddit r/netsec](https://www.reddit.com/r/netsec/)
+- [Stack Exchange Information Security](https://security.stackexchange.com/)
+- [OWASP Community](https://owasp.org/www-community/)
+
+## 📝 Progress Log
+
+| Date | Achievement | Notes |
+|------|-------------|-------|
+| YYYY-MM-DD | Repository created | Beginning of cybersecurity journey |
+| | | |
+
+## 🏆 Projects
+
+*This section will be updated as projects are completed*
+
+1. **Home Lab Setup** - Documentation of personal cybersecurity lab environment
+2. **Vulnerability Scanning Project** - Using tools to identify vulnerabilities in test environments
+3. **Network Traffic Analysis** - Wireshark captures and analysis
+4. **Web Application Security Assessment** - Finding and exploiting vulnerabilities in practice applications
+
+## 📞 Connect
+
+*Add your professional social media links here*
+
+---
+
+⚠️ **Disclaimer**: All security testing and techniques documented in this repository are performed in controlled environments with proper authorization. Never attempt to hack or exploit systems without explicit permission.