Career Paths

From first byte
to expert.

Five structured paths through cybersecurity — each showing exactly what to learn, what certs to chase, and what jobs you're targeting.

398 modules 18 tracks 5 career paths 100% free
Role-Based Paths 4 paths
Role Path ⏱ 8–12 months

Penetration Tester

Find vulnerabilities before attackers do. Bug bounty, VAPT consulting, red-team engagements.

Role Path ⏱ 6–10 months

SOC / Blue Team

Detect, investigate, and stop attacks in progress. Detection engineering, IR, forensics.

Salary ₹5–22 LPA
Job Titles SOC Analyst · IR Specialist · Threat Hunter
Top certifications
Security+ SC-200 GCIH
Start: Blue Team Operations
Role Path ⏱ 8–14 months

Cloud / DevSecOps

Secure the platforms modern companies ship on. AWS/Azure/GCP, K8s, IaC, supply-chain.

Salary ₹8–35 LPA
Job Titles Cloud Sec Eng · DevSecOps · Platform Sec
Top certifications
AWS SCS-C02 CCSP CKS
Start: Cloud Security 101
Role Path ⏱ 4–8 months

Compliance / GRC

Translate regulation into engineering. DPDP, RBI, SEBI, ISO 27001, SOC 2 audit work.

Salary ₹6–25 LPA
Job Titles GRC Analyst · DPO · Compliance Lead
Top certifications
ISO 27001 LA CISA DPO
Start: DPDP Practitioner
Specialised Paths 2 paths
Specialisation ⏱ 8–14 months

Specialised

High-demand niches with steeper salaries. AI/LLM, IoT/OT, deep API security.

Salary ₹8–40 LPA
Job Titles AI Red Teamer · API Sec Eng · OT Sec
Top certifications
GICSP CMSA OffSec
Start: AI / LLM Security
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