Master Ethical Hacking in 2025

A comprehensive roadmap to become a professional ethical hacker and cybersecurity expert, from beginner to advanced levels

Ethical Hacking Roadmap

Follow this step-by-step guide to systematically learn all the concepts needed to become a professional ethical hacker

1. Foundations

  • Computer Networking Fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS)
  • Operating Systems (Linux, Windows internals)
  • Basic Programming (Python, Bash scripting)
  • Virtualization (VMware, VirtualBox)

2. Security Basics

  • Information Security Principles (CIA triad)
  • Cryptography Basics (Symmetric/Asymmetric encryption, Hashing)
  • Authentication Mechanisms
  • Security Protocols (SSL/TLS, SSH)

3. Web Application Security

  • OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities
  • Burp Suite & Web Proxies
  • SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, SSRF
  • Web Application Firewalls

4. Network Security

  • Network Scanning (Nmap)
  • Packet Analysis (Wireshark, tcpdump)
  • Firewalls & IDS/IPS Systems
  • Man-in-the-Middle Attacks

5. System Hacking

  • Password Cracking (John the Ripper, Hashcat)
  • Privilege Escalation Techniques
  • Malware Analysis Basics
  • Antivirus Evasion

6. Wireless Security

  • Wi-Fi Encryption (WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3)
  • Wireless Attacks (KRACK, Evil Twin)
  • Aircrack-ng Suite
  • Bluetooth Security

7. Penetration Testing

  • Metasploit Framework
  • Exploit Development Basics
  • Post-Exploitation Techniques
  • Penetration Testing Methodologies

8. Advanced Topics

  • Reverse Engineering
  • Digital Forensics
  • Cloud Security (AWS, Azure)
  • IoT Security

9. Certifications & Careers

  • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
  • OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
  • Bug Bounty Programs
  • Security Compliance Standards

10. Ethical & Legal Aspects

  • Penetration Testing Legal Framework
  • Responsible Disclosure
  • Security Ethics
  • Report Writing & Documentation

Learning Resources

Curated collection of the best tutorials, courses, and articles to help you master ethical hacking

Ethical Hacking Course Beginner

Complete Ethical Hacking Course

By Edureka - Comprehensive ethical hacking training covering all fundamental concepts.

15 hours Video
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Penetration Testing Intermediate

Penetration Testing

By The Cyber Mentor - Practical penetration testing techniques and methodologies.

8 hours Video
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Web Security Intermediate

Web Application Security

By HackerSploit - Web security and bug hunting techniques with practical examples.

6 hours Video
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Network Security Beginner

Network Security

By NullByte - Network hacking techniques and security measures explained clearly.

4 hours Video
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Malware Analysis Advanced

Malware Analysis

By OALabs - Practical malware analysis techniques and reverse engineering.

5 hours Video
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Reverse Engineering Advanced

Reverse Engineering

By LiveOverflow - Reverse engineering fundamentals with practical examples.

7 hours Video
Watch

About This Roadmap

This roadmap was carefully crafted by cybersecurity experts to provide the most effective path to becoming an ethical hacker

The Ethical Hacking Roadmap is designed to take you from absolute beginner to job-ready cybersecurity professional through a structured, hands-on approach.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive coverage of all ethical hacking domains
  • Practical labs and exercises at each stage
  • Curated resources from the best security professionals
  • Progress tracking to keep you motivated
  • Regular updates to stay current with security trends

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