PATH 01
AppSec and cloud security
Learn web, APIs, identity, cloud IAM, CI/CD, threat modeling, and developer communication.
- Build a small secure service and review it.
- Practice threat models and cloud IAM reviews.
Pick a path based on the work you want to do. Build core skills and visible proof before optimizing for titles or certification badges.
PATH 02
Pentest and bug bounty
Learn networking, Linux, Windows, web testing, reporting, and ethical scope discipline. Quality methodology outlasts tools.
- Keep a portfolio of safe, scoped work.
- Practice writing concise reproducible findings.
PATH 03
SOC and detection engineering
Learn log analysis, endpoint and identity telemetry, incident handling, scripting, ATT&CK, and communication under pressure.
- Analyze public logs or home-lab telemetry.
- Write and tune a detection with a test case.
Frequently asked questions
Which path is easiest to enter?
The best entry path depends on your existing skills. Choose one area, build proof of work, and apply for adjacent roles while you deepen it.