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Six complete role roadmaps — from zero knowledge to your first security job. Each path includes skill nodes, curated resources from 12 platforms, cert mapping, and progress tracking.

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Penetration Tester
● Red Team

Legally hack systems, networks, and applications to find vulnerabilities before attackers do. The most technical and most sought-after offensive role. Requires patience and persistence.

4
Phases
12–18
Months
$85k
Starting
Target Certifications
eJPT PNPT PenTest+ OSCP
Key Resource Platforms
🎯 TryHackMe 📦 HackTheBox 🎓 TCM Security 💻 Scrimba ⚔️ Level Effect
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GRC Analyst
● GRC / Compliance

Govern cybersecurity programs, manage risk, and ensure regulatory compliance. A career path that values business acumen alongside technical knowledge — ideal for career changers.

3
Phases
6–10
Months
$70k
Starting
Target Certifications
Security+ CISM CRISC CISA ISO 27001
Key Resource Platforms
⚔️ Level Effect 📋 NIST Docs 🎯 TryHackMe 🔵 BTLO
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Cloud Security Engineer
● Blue Team

Secure cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP. One of the highest-demand and highest-paid cybersecurity specializations — and demand is still accelerating.

2
Phases
12–18
Months
$110k
Starting
Target Certifications
Security+ AWS Security AZ-500 CCSP
Key Resource Platforms
💻 Scrimba 🛡️ LetsDefend 📡 DetectionStream 🎯 TryHackMe
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Incident Responder
● Blue Team

Lead the response to active security incidents. Contain attacks, investigate breaches, and coordinate recovery. High-pressure, high-impact, and increasingly in demand as breach frequency rises.

2
Phases
9–15
Months
$80k
Starting
Target Certifications
BTL1 GCIH GCFE CySA+
Key Resource Platforms
🔵 BTLO 🛡️ LetsDefend 🎯 TryHackMe ⚔️ Level Effect
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Detection Engineer
● Blue Team / Engineering

Build and maintain the detection logic that alerts SOC teams to threats. Write Sigma rules, YARA signatures, and SIEM queries. Bridges security engineering and threat intelligence.

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Phases
12–18
Months
$95k
Starting
Target Certifications
CySA+ GIAC GDET AWS Security
Key Resource Platforms
📡 DetectionStream 💻 Scrimba 🛡️ LetsDefend 🔵 BTLO

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