🧭 ZeroTrace Cybersecurity Roadmap (0 → ₹1L+)

🟢 Phase 1: Foundation (0–3 Months)

Goal: Learn basics + Linux + Networking

• Networking: IP, DNS, TCP/UDP
• Linux + Windows basics
• Cybersecurity fundamentals

Tools: Kali Linux, Wireshark, Nmap

ls
cd
pwd
mkdir
rm
ifconfig
ip a
nmap -sV <target>

Salary: ₹10K – ₹20K/month

🟡 Phase 2: Core Skills (3–6 Months)

• HTML, JS, HTTP basics
• OWASP Top 10
• Basic vulnerabilities

Tools: Burp Suite, SQLMap, Gobuster

Salary: ₹20K – ₹40K/month

🔵 Phase 3: Specialization (6–12 Months)

• 🔐 Penetration Testing
• 🧠 Digital Forensics
• 🛡 SOC Analyst

Salary: ₹40K – ₹1L/month

🔥 Must-Have Projects

• ZeroTrace platform
• Bug bounty tracker
• Custom lab
• Network monitor

💼 Internship Strategy

• LinkedIn + GitHub
• Post daily
• Apply & DM recruiters

📄 Resume Structure

• Skills + Projects (important)
• Certifications
• Achievements

🧠 Daily Routine

• 2 hr learning
• 2 hr practice
• 1 hr project

💰 Salary Growth

Stage	Time	Salary
Beginner	0–6 months	₹10K–₹30K
Intermediate	6–12 months	₹30K–₹70K
Advanced	1–2 years	₹70K–₹1.5L
Pro	2+ years	₹2L+

⚡ Final Truth

If you only watch → ❌ No job

If you build daily → ✅ ₹1L job is real