# 90-Day Cybersecurity Study Plan

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## 📚 Table of Contents

- [Introduction](#introduction)
- [Goals and Audience](#goals-and-audience)
- [Daily Breakdown](#daily-breakdown)
  - [Day 1-7: Network+ Concepts](#network+-concepts)
  - [Day 8-14: Security+ Concepts](#Security+-concepts)
  - [Day 15-28: Linux Tutorials](#linux-tutorials)
  - [Day 29-42: Python](#python)
  - [Day 43-56: Traffic Analysis](#traffic-analysis)
  - [Day 57-63: Git](#git)
  - [Day 64-70: ELK](#elk)
  - [Day 71-77: GCP or AWS or Azure ](#gcp-or-aws-or-azure)
  - [Day 85-90: Hacking](#hacking)
  - [Day 91-92: One Page Resume](#one-page-resume)
  - [Day 93-95: Where and How to Apply](#where-and-how-to-apply)
- [Contributing](#contributing)

## 📘 Introduction

Welcome to the **90 Days of Cybersecurity** challenge!  
This repository provides a structured, 90-day self-paced study plan designed to help learners build a strong foundation in cybersecurity. Whether you're a beginner looking to break into the field or a professional aiming to sharpen your skills, this roadmap offers a wide range of curated resources, hands-on tasks, and learning materials.

The daily modules cover essential and advanced topics, including:

- Networking fundamentals (Network+)
- Security principles (Security+)
- Linux basics and shell scripting
- Python programming for security tasks
- Traffic analysis and packet inspection
- Version control with Git
- SIEM tools and log analysis using the ELK stack
- Cloud security with GCP, AWS and Azure
- Penetration testing and ethical hacking

Each day is designed with actionable tasks, tutorials, and reading materials to help you stay on track. For a full list of resources, refer to [`learn.md`](./learn.md).

## 🎯 Goals and Audience

### 📌 Goals

The primary goal of this 90-day plan is to help learners:

- Build a solid foundation in core cybersecurity concepts and practices.
- Gain hands-on experience through daily exercises and real-world tools.
- Develop the technical skills necessary for certifications such as CompTIA Network+ and Security+.
- Explore key domains including network security, system hardening, cloud security, scripting, and ethical hacking.
- Cultivate a consistent learning habit over 90 days to support long-term retention and growth.

By the end of this journey, you should feel confident navigating a variety of cybersecurity tools, concepts, and techniques.

### 👥 Intended Audience

This repository is ideal for:

- **Aspiring cybersecurity professionals** preparing for entry-level roles or certifications.
- **IT professionals** transitioning into a security-focused career.
- **Students** studying computer science, information systems, or network engineering.
- **Self-learners** seeking a structured and comprehensive study plan.
- **Developers and DevOps engineers** looking to better understand secure infrastructure and threat detection.
- **Anyone curious** about how cybersecurity works in real-world environments.

No prior experience is required, though basic familiarity with computers, networks, or programming will be helpful.

## Day 1-7: Network+
- Watch videos from Professor Messer's [N10-009 Playlist](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG49S3nxzAnl_tQe3kvnmeMid0mjF8Le8&si=3rUsqmrdsNK3izh6)
- Complete any related practice questions or exercises.

## Day 8-14: Security+  

### Strongly Recommend Professor Messer's:  
- Watch the videos from Professor Messer's [SY0-701 Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiEptGbnEBc&list=PLG49S3nxzAnl4QDVqK-hOnoqcSKEIDDuv)  

### Another Alternative You Can Use:  
- Watch Pete Zerger's [SY0-701 Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E7pI7PB4KI&list=PL7XJSuT7Dq_UDJgYoQGIW9viwM5hc4C7n)  

### Additional Practice:  
- Complete any related practice questions or exercises. 

## Day 15-28: Linux
- Browse through the Linux Journey tutorials: https://linuxjourney.com/
- Complete Linux Unhatched on Cisco NetAcad: https://www.netacad.com/courses/linux-unhatched
- Complete all Linux Hands-on Labs on LabEx: https://labex.io/free-labs/linux


## Day 29-42: Python
- Complete Codecademy's Learn Python Track: https://codecademy.com/learn/learn-python
- Python.org: https://www.python.org/
- Real Python: https://realpython.com/
- Talk Python to Me: https://talkpython.fm/
- Read "Learn Python the Hard Way": https://learnpythonthehardway.org
- HackerRank Python: https://www.hackerrank.com/domains/python
- LabEx Learn Python by Labs: https://labex.io/free-labs/python

### Youtube Course:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egg-GoT5iVk&ab_channel=TheCyberMentor


## Day 43-56: Traffic Analysis
- Take the Wireshark University course: https://www.wireshark.org/#educationalContent
- Follow the Wireshark Tutorial on guru99: https://guru99.com/wireshark-tutorial.html
- Read through the TCPdump Tutorial on DanielMiessler: https://danielmiessler.com/study/tcpdump/
- Read through the Suricata on pfSense guide: https://doc.pfsense.org/index.php/Suricata
  ### Youtube:
- Wireshark Tutorial for Beginners series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjvR4LmwcMU&list=PLBf0hzazHTGPgyxeEj_9LBHiqjtNEjsgt&pp=iAQB
- Suricata Network IDS/IPS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0-vsjhPDN0&pp=ygUhIFN1cmljYXRhIElEUy9JUFMgU3lzdGVtIFR1dG9yaWFs

## Day 57-63: Git
- Complete Codecademy's Git for Beginners course: https://codecademy.com/learn/learn-git
- Follow the Git Immersion tutorial: http://gitimmersion.com
- Try Git: https://try.github.io
- Use [Learn Git Branching](https://learngitbranching.js.org/) for an interactive Git CLI simulator.

## Day 64-70: ELK
- Follow the ELK Stack Tutorial on Logz.io: [https://logz.io/learn/complete-elk-stack-tutorial/](https://logz.io/learn/complete-guide-elk-stack/)
- Browse through the ELK Stack tutorials on Elastic: [https://elastic.co/learn/elastic-stack](https://www.elastic.co/elastic-stack/features)

## Day 71-77: Cloud Platforms

## Any one of them works fine.

### GCP:
-  Explore the GCP Getting Started Resource : https://cloud.google.com/getting-started/
-  Google Cloud Platform Documentation: https://cloud.google.com/docs/
-  Google Cloud Platform Blog: https://cloud.google.com/blog/
-  Google Cloud Platform Community: https://cloud.google.com/community/
-   Try hands-on challenges with [Google Cloud Skills Boost](https://www.cloudskillsboost.google)

### AWS
- Explore the AWS Getting Started Resource Center: https://aws.amazon.com/getting-started/
- Browse through the AWS Tutorials: https://aws.amazon.com/tutorials/
- Learn through gamified labs on [AWS Cloud Quest](https://aws.amazon.com/training/digital/aws-cloud-quest/)


###  Azure
- Go through Azure Fundamentals: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/azure/
- Complete the [Microsoft Learn Azure labs](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/azure-fundamentals/) with sandbox environments

## Day 85-90: Hacking

- Try to hack the challenges on Hack the Box: https://hackthebox.com
- Practice on vulnerable machines on Vulnhub: https://vulnhub.com
### Youtube:
- Ethical Hacking Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FNYvj2U0HM&ab_channel=TheCyberMentor
- Ethical Hacking Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH4JCwjybGs&ab_channel=TheCyberMentor

## Day 91-92: One Page Resume
- Use the provided resume template: https://bowtiedcyber.substack.com/p/killer-cyber-resume-part-ii
- Cybersecurity Resume Template: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/cybersecurity-resume
- Cybersecurity Resume from Resume-Now: [https://www.resume-now.com/templates/cyber-security-resume](https://www.resume-now.com/cv/templates/data-systems-administration/cyber-security-specialist)
 This template also has sections for skills, certifications, and experience, along with a summary, and a section for education. It also includes a section for technical   skills.
## Day 93-95: Where and How to Apply
Search for jobs on Indeed: https://indeed.com
Look for opportunities on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com



## 🎉 Contributors

Thank you for being a part of the 90DaysOfCyberSecurity community! We appreciate everyone who helps improve our content.

### Contribution Categories:
- **Documentation**: Improve or add to the study material and guides.
- **Tutorials & Guides**: Create or enhance tutorials explaining complex concepts.
- **Suggested Resources**: Recommend useful tools, articles, books, or other resources.
- **Ideas / Topics**: Suggest new topics to be added to the learning materials.
- **Review & Feedback**: Provide feedback on existing materials and suggest improvements.
- **Community Support**: Answer questions and help others in discussions or issues.
- **Tests & Quizzes**: Add quizzes, challenges, or tests to check learning progress.
- **Real-World Applications**: Share real-life examples or case studies of cybersecurity practices.
- **Mentoring**: Help others with study advice, tips, or hosting study sessions.

Thank you to all contributors for your amazing work! 🎉



## Contributors ✨

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