Learning path

Complete Beginner

Are you new to security and not sure how to start? This pathway will give you the core skills required to start your cyber security journey.

Modules

Hands-on labs

Difficulty level

easy

As of April 2nd, this path has been retired and is no longer available. To continue your learning journey, we recommend joining the path below. Read more

Cyber Security 101

easy

Are you new to cyber security and not sure where to start? This pathway will help you acquire the core skills required to start your cyber security journey.

This path will be decommissioned on April 2nd. You will not be able to obtain new certificates of completion after it is decommisioned from the platform.

Example learning path completion certificate

Complete this learning path and earn a certificate of completion.

Introduction

The beginner path aims to give a broad introduction to the different areas in Computer Security. This path will be looking at the following areas:

Basic Linux - Get familiar with the linux command line.
Web Application Security - Learn web application security concepts through the OWASP Top 10
Network Security - Using essential tools like NMAP to enumerate infrastructure.
Scripting Challenges - Using Python and Bash to carry out different tasks.
Privilege Escalation

Once you complete the beginner path, you should have learnt the fundamental knowledge for each specific area, and use these core concepts to build your understanding of more complex topics within the area.

Section 1

Complete Beginner Introduction