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Cyber Security 101 - Try Hack Me

Cyber Security 101 is Try Hack Me's introduction to offensive and defensive cyber security. I plan to complete this learning path in early November of 2026. Each module ends with a recap and quiz and includes practical hands on examples or labs. Module 1 is Start Your Cyber Security Journey which includes Offensive Security Introduction, Defensive Security Introduction, and Search Skills. Module 2 is Linux Fundamentals which is presented in three parts. Module 3 is Windows and AD Fundamentals with a three part Windows Fundamentals segment and Active Directory Basics. Module 4 is Command Line with Windows Command Line, Windows PowerShell, and Linux Shells. Module 5 is Networking with Networking Concepts, Networking Essentials, Networking Core Protocols, Networking Secure Protocols, Wireshark: The Basics, Tcpdump: The Basics, and Nmap: The Basics. Module 6 is Cryptography with Cryptography Basics, Public Key Cryptography Basics, Hashing Basics, and John the Ripper: The Basics. Module 7 is Exploitation Basics with Moniker Link (CVE-2024-21413), Metasploit: Introduction, Metasploit: Exploitation, Metasploit: Meterpreter, and Blue. Module 8 is Web Hacking with Web Application Basics, JavaScript Essentials, SQL Fundamentals, and Burp Suite: The Basics. Module 9 is Offensive Security Tooling with Hydra, Gobuster: The Basics, Shells Overview, and SQLMap: The Basics. Module 10 is Defensive Security with Defensive Security Intro, SOC Fundamentals, Digital Forensics Fundamentals, Incident Response Fundamentals, and Logs Fundamentals. Module 11 is Security Solutions with Introduction to SIEM, Firewall Fundamentals, IDS Fundamentals, and Vulnerability Scanner Overview. Module 11 is Defensive Security Tooling with CyberChef: The Basics, CAPA: The Basics, REMnux: Getting Started, and FlareVM: Arsenal of Tools. Module 12 is Build Your Cyber Security Career with Security Principles, Careers in Cyber, and Training Impact on Teams. Finally, Module 13 is OWASP Top 10 (2025) with IAAA Failures, Application Design Flaws, and Insecure Data Handling.