🔐 Network Security Roadmap

A structured path to becoming a Network Security Engineer — covering networking, cloud, OS security, analysis, monitoring & real-world tools.

Azure Cloud Security

Learn identity protection, Azure firewalls, network security groups, encryption, and cloud defenses.

Networking Foundations

Understand routing, switching, subnets, DNS, TCP/IP, NAT, VLANs, and securing network infrastructure.

Windows Security

Master Active Directory, Group Policies, Defender ATP, Kerberos, authentication, and hardening techniques.

Linux Security

Learn privilege hardening, firewalls, permissions, SSH security, intrusion detection, and system logs.

Kali Linux

Use tools like Metasploit, Hydra, Nmap, BurpSuite, Hashcat for ethical hacking and vulnerability analysis.

Wireshark & Traffic Analysis

Capture, inspect, and analyze packets to detect attacks, anomalies, and compromised systems.