I set up Wazuh in my virtual lab and played with its tools. I got to gain experience in file monitoring, vulnerability scanning, malware detection, active response and more. I wrote a Medium article which details the whole process.

https://medium.com/@ivandano77/deploying-wazuh-siem-xdr-in-virtual-lab-19644ca3cf51?sharedUserId=ivandano77

Hi everyone,

I'm just startin my cybersecurity journey and I'd really appreciate some guidance from people with more experience.

So far, I've learned some of the fundamentals: Linux and basic command-line usage, Networking fundamentals ,Basic reverse engineering ,x86 Assembly ,C ,Python.

I'm not sure what to focus on next. There are so many areas ( web security, binary exploitation, malware analysis, SOC, cloud security, etc.) it's a bit overwhelming.

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this community, and I'm a second-year B.Tech Cyber Security student who wants to build a career in penetration testing and offensive security.

I'm planning to spend this year building strong fundamentals, but I'm confused about the right roadmap.

I've watched many cybersecurity roadmap videos on YouTube, and they all sound good. But when I start planning my learning, I wonder if I'm on the right track.

Most people say networking and Linux should come first. After that, the advice becomes different. Some recommend Python, others say to learn web technologies and how websites work, some suggest starting with tools like Nmap and Wireshark, while others recommend focusing on OWASP.

I'd really appreciate guidance from people with experience.

\\\\- If you were starting from scratch today, what roadmap would you follow?

\\\\- What should I learn after networking and Linux?

\\\\- What skills should I focus on to become internship-ready?

\\\\- What projects or hands-on practice would you recommend?

\\\\- What beginner mistakes should I avoid?

\\\\- Are there any free or affordable resources that you think are worth using?

I'm ready to put in the effort and learn consistently. I'd really appreciate any advice or suggestions. Thank you!

I see a lot of beginners completing labs but not recording what they actually learned.

When I finish a lab, I try to document:

• Objective of the lab
• Enumeration steps
• Tools and commands used
• What failed and why
• Vulnerability discovered
• Exploitation process
• Evidence or screenshots
• Remediation
• Key takeaway

A clean lab report becomes proof of practical ability and helps during interviews.

What else should beginners include in their cybersecurity lab notes?