Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs for securing networks.

Recognizing and responding to malware, phishing, and APTs.

Implementing MFA, Access Controls, and zero trust policies.

Identifying vulnerabilities and prioritizing mitigation strategies.

Understanding NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS and compliance standards.

Mastering the response lifecycle from detection to forensic investigation.

Applying symmetric and asymmetric encryption and hashing techniques to secure sensitive data.

Using tools like Splunk for proactive threat detection.

Securing AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud infrastructures.

Designing secure infrastructures and implementing zero trust networks.

Collecting, analyzing, and acting on digital evidence.

Ethical hacking techniques to identify vulnerabilities before attackers do.

Real-world multiple-choice challenges.

Focused on understanding over hands-on practice.

Establishing credibility with Security+ as a foundational certification.

Exploring paths in SOC analysis, penetration testing, security analyst, threat detection, and risk management.

Staying updated with the latest vulnerabilities and exploits.

Building on Security+ with more certifications such as CYSA+ & GREM

Solidifying my understanding of cybersecurity concepts.

Applying theory to discussions, documentation, and basic security policies.

Mapping the next steps in certification and training.