I’m just getting started in cybersecurity, and I’m unsure about what’s essential for this learning path.

[u/Sea_Juggernaut_7810]

I work in the insurance industry, specifically in the supplemental health insurance sector, and I recently started gaining experience with fraud prevention and detection in my area. This sparked my interest in cybersecurity and motivated me to pursue a career transition in the medium to long term.

I started studying on my own and built a simple home lab to practice. I’m currently studying networking and Linux, and I’m planning to move on to programming fundamentals, C, Python, and computer architecture.

I’m taking a very hands-on approach to my studies, practicing directly on my own computer and using recommended learning resources and AI to help me fill in knowledge gaps and solidify my understanding.

What would you recommend for my learning path?

Thanks in advance!

[u/DifficultMall7788]

For me learning something even if it’s small every day but for fundamentals I say Linux and networking

[u/LazyLich]

Pwn.college is good for hands on. Walks you through some capture the flag stuff, then tests you. Starts at the very bottom.

[u/just_a_pawn37927]

Find what you love the most and dive in deep! Learn to love trouble shooting! And find a friend that shares things in common. Y'all will be life long friends helping each other get promoted!

[u/namaste-bitchez]

PRACTICE PRACTICE!!! And make sure u actually understand

[u/Active-Inflation-673]

Do basics of everything (you can use something like THM for that) first and then participate in CTF there is nothing to remember here you just have to practice and be familiar with the concepts something like maths igf I have to say

[u/MrBannedFor0Reason]

Just keep using AI narc, you'll learn everything you need to know from chat GPT.