Phase 1: The Bedrock (Days 1–20)
Phase 1: The Bedrock (Days 1–20) Goal: Understand how data moves before you learn how to steal/protect it. Day 1–7: Networking Fundamentals Topics: OSI Model, TCP/IP, DNS, IP Addressing (IPv4/v6), Subnetting. Video Link: NetworkChuck’s Free CCNA Course Practical Practice: Download Cisco Packet Tracer and build a network with two PCs and a Switch. Day 8–15: Linux Mastery Topics: Command line basics, file permissions, SSH, package management. Resource: Linux Journey (Best for scratch learning). Practical Practice: Play OverTheWire: Bandit. It’s a game where you "hack" levels using Linux commands. Day 16–20: Security Basics Topics: CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), Hashing vs. Encryption. Video Link: Professor Messer’s Security+ Course