CYBERSECURITY ANALYST ROADMAP · STAGE 01 OF 04
Networking and operating-system foundations
Understand how hosts, networks, and common operating systems communicate and record activity.
Explain a normal network request and identify where useful security evidence may be recorded.
CORE SKILLS
Key concepts in networking and operating-system foundations
Network fundamentals
Learn how data moves between systems so unusual connections can be investigated in context.
Topics include
- IP addressing and routing
- DNS, HTTP, and TLS concepts
- Ports and common protocols
Linux and Windows basics
Navigate system files, processes, users, and logs on the operating systems security teams commonly monitor.
Topics include
- Processes and services
- Users, groups, and permissions
- System and authentication logs
Scripting and automation
Use small scripts to parse logs, normalize events, and reduce repetitive defensive analysis.
Topics include
- Python or shell basics
- Text and structured-log parsing
- Safe, reviewed automation
Security vocabulary
Use threat, vulnerability, risk, and control precisely when describing defensive findings.
Topics include
- Confidentiality, integrity, availability
- Threats and attack surfaces
- Risk and control concepts
APPLY WHAT YOU LEARN
Practical project
In a local lab or public sample dataset, document a normal web request and identify which endpoint, DNS, and server logs could help investigate an anomaly.
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
You are ready to move on when
- Can explain the network flow without guessing from a single alert.
- Can distinguish a suspicious signal from confirmed compromise.