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Coding and Ethical Hacking Roadmap Final

The document outlines a 12-month study plan for mastering coding and ethical hacking, divided into five phases. It includes foundational programming skills, data structures, algorithms, networking basics, and hands-on projects, followed by ethical hacking techniques and advanced exploitation methods. The final phase emphasizes career preparation through certifications, portfolio building, and networking within the cybersecurity community.

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Coding and Ethical Hacking Roadmap Final

The document outlines a 12-month study plan for mastering coding and ethical hacking, divided into five phases. It includes foundational programming skills, data structures, algorithms, networking basics, and hands-on projects, followed by ethical hacking techniques and advanced exploitation methods. The final phase emphasizes career preparation through certifications, portfolio building, and networking within the cybersecurity community.

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Study Plan: Coding & Ethical Hacking Roadmap (12 Months)

Phase 1: Foundation (Month 1-3)

Learn Programming (Python)

- [ ] Complete Python for Everybody or FreeCodeCamp Python

- [ ] Read Automate the Boring Stuff with Python

- [ ] Solve 10+ beginner coding problems

Data Structures & Algorithms

- [ ] Study Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Trees, Graphs

- [ ] Learn sorting and searching algorithms

- [ ] Use Visualgo for visualization

Computer Science Basics

- [ ] Take Harvard CS50 (free online)

- [ ] Understand Big O Notation

- [ ] Learn binary/hex, Boolean logic

Networks & OS

- [ ] Take Coursera: Computer Networking

- [ ] Watch OS lectures (Stanford / YouTube)

- [ ] Understand TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP

Phase 2: Core Coding & Projects (Month 4-6)

Practice Coding

- [ ] LeetCode or HackerRank: 3 problems/week

- [ ] Learn recursion, dynamic programming

Git & CLI

- [ ] Learn Git basics: clone, push, pull, branch

- [ ] Practice Git on learngitbranching.js.org


Study Plan: Coding & Ethical Hacking Roadmap (12 Months)

Build Projects

- [ ] CLI To-do list app

- [ ] Basic blog website (Flask/Django)

- [ ] Port scanner in Python

Phase 3: Ethical Hacking Basics (Month 7-9)

Linux & Tools

- [ ] Learn Linux basics via LinuxJourney

- [ ] Install Kali Linux in VM

- [ ] Practice with Nmap, Netcat, Wireshark

Hacking Platforms

- [ ] Complete TryHackMe Beginner Path

- [ ] Do 5+ boxes on Hack The Box (Starting Point)

- [ ] Read about OWASP Top 10

Phase 4: Advanced Hacking (Month 10-12)

Web Exploitation

- [ ] SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF

- [ ] Use Burp Suite & OWASP ZAP

- [ ] Complete 10+ modules on PortSwigger Academy

Reverse Engineering & Binary Exploits

- [ ] Learn Ghidra or IDA Free

- [ ] Practice buffer overflows (basic)

- [ ] Complete crackmes.one beginner challenges

Capture The Flag (CTF)

- [ ] Register on CTFtime

- [ ] Solve 10+ challenges on picoCTF / OverTheWire


Study Plan: Coding & Ethical Hacking Roadmap (12 Months)

- [ ] Write and publish 3+ CTF writeups

Phase 5: Career Prep (Ongoing)

Certifications (optional)

- [ ] Research CEH or OSCP

- [ ] Join forums or Discord groups to prepare

Build Portfolio

- [ ] Upload projects and tools to GitHub

- [ ] Write blog posts or document learning

Network & Stay Updated

- [ ] Join Discords: InfoSec Prep, Cyber Mentor

- [ ] Follow r/netsec, r/cybersecurity

- [ ] Read 1 security blog/week

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