6-Month Ethical Hacking Roadmap
Follow this structured guide to go from absolute beginner to security professional.
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Month 1
Networking Basics
- Learn OSI Model & TCP/IP
- Master IP Subnetting
- Understand HTTP/S, SSH, FTP
Month 2
Linux & Command Line
- Install Kali Linux on VM
- Master Bash Terminal
- Basic Python for Hackers
Month 3
Recon & OSINT
- Advanced Nmap Scanning
- Google Dorking & Shodan
- Directory Discovery (GoBuster)
Month 4
Exploitation
- Metasploit Framework
- Reverse & Bind Shells
- Password Cracking (Hashcat)
Month 5
Web App Security
- OWASP Top 10 Learning
- Burp Suite Fundamentals
- SQLi & XSS Attacks
Month 6
Post-Exploit & Certification
- Privilege Escalation
- Active Directory Basics
- Professional Reporting
⚠️ Ethical Warning: This guide is for educational purposes. Never attack systems without legal written permission.
