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Cybersecurity Roadmap: Red Team, Blue Team, and GRC

A comprehensive operational path covering technical networking, offensive operations, defensive detection, and governance frameworks for aspiring cybersecurity practitioners seeking role specialization.

RCreated by Route RadiantSep 12, 2026
7 Modules33 Milestones3 Phases

Curriculum Blueprint (3 Phases)

1

Beginner

2 modules

Core Systems & Networking Foundations

  • TCP/IP and Network ProtocolsEstablish structural understanding of network communication layers and data packet flow.Map standard ports to application protocols?Analyze a three-way TCP handshake in Wireshark?Subnet an IPv4 network using CIDR notation?
  • Linux Operating System SecurityMaster command-line administration, permission models, and security primitives on Linux.Audit file permissions using POSIX permissions and ACLs?Inspect running processes, network sockets, and systemd units?Harden SSH configurations using keys and banner controls?
  • Windows Architecture and Active Directory BasicsUnderstand enterprise identity, access boundaries, and Windows management mechanisms.Query local security policies and group policy objects?Inspect user tokens and integrity levels in Windows?Enumerate Active Directory objects using PowerShell?
  • Core Cryptography FundamentalsApply mathematical protection techniques to data in transit and data at rest.Differentiate symmetric and asymmetric cipher use cases?Generate and inspect an X.509 digital certificate?Compute and verify cryptographic hashes for integrity checks?
  • Security+ Certification MappingValidate universal baseline concepts covering threats, attacks, and defense vectors.Categorize common threat actors and attack types?Differentiate basic authentication and authorization models?Score 85% or higher on standard Security+ practice exams?

Defensive Operations and Endpoint Security

  • Host-Based Security ControlsSecure individual endpoints against local execution and lateral traversal.Configure host-based firewalls on Windows and Linux?Implement application allowlisting using AppLocker?Enable and audit native endpoint logging mechanisms?
  • Network Perimeter DefenseControl boundary traffic flow and inspect packets entering network segments.Construct stateful firewall filter rules?Configure an intrusion detection sensor rule in Snort or Suricata?Verify network segmentation using VLAN and routing controls?
  • Vulnerability AssessmentIdentify, categorize, and prioritize exploitable flaws across network assets.Execute credentialed network vulnerability scans?Map discovered vulnerabilities to standard CVE and CVSS scores?Generate an actionable remediation priority report?
  • Security Information & Event Management (SIEM)Aggregate, parse, and search operational logs across distributed systems.Ingest syslogs and Windows Event Logs into a centralized SIEM?Construct search queries to identify anomalous authentication attempts?Build an operational alert for repeated access failures?
2

Intermediate

3 modules

Offensive Security and Penetration Testing

  • Network Reconnaissance and ScanningMap external and internal attack surfaces using passive and active enumeration.Perform stealth SYN and UDP port scans using Nmap?Identify running service versions and operating system signatures?Enumerate public exposure via OSINT and DNS interrogation?
  • Web Application SecurityIdentify and exploit high-impact web software vulnerabilities.Intercept and manipulate HTTP traffic with an intercepting proxy?Execute manual SQL injection and cross-site scripting proofs?Exploit broken access controls to access unauthorized records?
  • Network Exploitation FrameworksGain unauthorized access by weaponizing known service weaknesses.Select and configure payloads inside Metasploit Framework?Execute remote code execution exploits against vulnerable targets?Catch and stabilize interactive reverse shells?
  • Host Privilege EscalationEscalate low-privilege access to root or SYSTEM level control.Identify exploitable Linux SUID binaries and sudo misconfigurations?Locate unquoted service paths and weak permissions in Windows?Extract stored plaintext credentials from local configuration files?
  • Pivoting and Lateral MovementTraverse segmented network architectures from a compromised foothold.Configure SSH local and dynamic SOCKS port forwarding?Route offensive tool traffic through a multi-hop proxy chain?Execute remote commands via WinRM or WMI across subnets?

Detection, Threat Hunting, and Incident Response

  • Incident Response LifecyclesExecute structured incident containment and remediation per industry standards.Draft an incident triage and containment action plan?Differentiate NIST and SANS incident lifecycle phases?Establish a chain of custody for gathered digital evidence?
  • Digital Forensics & Artifact AcquisitionExtract and preserve non-volatile evidentiary artifacts from endpoints.Acquire a forensically sound raw disk image?Parse Windows Registry hives for program execution artifacts?Analyze prefetch files and shellbags to trace attacker actions?
  • Threat Intelligence & MITRE ATT&CK MappingTranslate adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures into defensive telemetry.Map observed telemetry to specific MITRE ATT&CK technique IDs?Ingest and validate structured threat feeds using STIX/TAXII?Author custom Sigma detection rules for observed adversary behavior?
  • Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)Detect malicious process hierarchies, behavioral anomalies, and in-memory execution.Trace parent-child process anomalies using endpoint telemetry?Isolate an infected endpoint remotely using an EDR console?Identify living-off-the-land binary (LOLBin) misuse?
  • Network Traffic AnalysisDetect adversary command-and-control channels within captured packet streams.Identify DNS tunneling and data exfiltration patterns?Reconstruct unencrypted file transfers from PCAP files?Detect beaconing activity using statistical timing analysis?

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

  • Security Framework ImplementationAlign organization-wide security programs to globally recognized standards.Map business controls against the NIST Cybersecurity Framework?Assess technical safeguards against ISO/IEC 27001 requirements?Audit technical baselines using CIS Critical Security Controls?
  • Cyber Risk Assessment MethodologiesQuantify and qualify operational cybersecurity risk to support leadership decisions.Calculate annualized loss expectancy using quantitative risk formulas?Build a qualitative risk register with impact and likelihood matrices?Define residual risk following the application of mitigation controls?
  • Regulatory Compliance & Data PrivacyEnforce legal, statutory, and industry mandates across data life cycles.Evaluate cardholder data environment scope under PCI-DSS?Map protected health information handling to HIPAA rules?Identify mandatory personal data protection requirements under GDPR?
  • Policy Development and GovernanceFormulate enforceable organizational policies, standards, and guidelines.Draft an enterprise acceptable use policy?Define formal data classification levels and handling labels?Build a password and identity management governance standard?
  • Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)Mitigate risk introduced by external vendors, suppliers, and software dependencies.Review a SOC 2 Type II report to verify vendor control efficacy?Design a vendor security assessment questionnaire?Establish contractual security clauses and SLAs for external partners?
3

Advanced

2 modules

Adversary Emulation and Advanced Red Teaming

  • Active Directory Domain DominanceExecute complex internal infrastructure attacks against Kerberos and Active Directory.Execute Kerberoasting and AS-REP roasting attacks?Generate Golden and Silver Kerberos tickets for persistence?Map domain trust relationships and attack delegation paths?
  • Defense Evasion and EDR BypassEvade automated security monitoring mechanisms and memory scanners.Bypass AMSI and unhook native API calls in memory?Obfuscate shellcode loaders to bypass signature-based static analysis?Implement process injection via early bird or process hollowing techniques?
  • Command and Control (C2) InfrastructureArchitect resilient adversary operations channels resilient to discovery.Deploy multi-tier redirectors using reverse proxies and CDN domain fronting?Configure malleable C2 communication profiles to emulate legitimate traffic?Execute coordinated adversary emulation plans using automated C2 frameworks?
  • Offensive Certification SpecializationDemonstrate practical offensive mastery under rigorous practical examination.Compromise multi-subnet Active Directory environments without automated aids?Document technical findings into executive-ready penetration test reports?Pass standard practical offensive examinations (e.g., OSCP, CRTO)?

Enterprise Defense, Cloud Architecture, and Leadership

  • Cloud Security ArchitectureImplement zero trust security models and policy enforcement across multi-cloud environments.Audit cloud IAM role trust relationships for privilege escalation vectors?Enforce immutable infrastructure controls via infrastructure-as-code linting?Detect cloud control plane anomalies using CloudTrail and GuardDuty?
  • Memory Forensics and Malware AnalysisReverse-engineer malicious executables and extract volatile runtime state.Analyze memory dumps using Volatility to extract injected code?Perform basic static and dynamic analysis on an unknown executable?Extract hardcoded C2 configurations and strings from unpacked malware?
  • Security Orchestration, Automation, and ResponseAutomate high-volume triage workflows and rapid defensive response mechanisms.Author a SOAR playbook to auto-quarantine suspicious endpoints?Automate phishing email ingestion, header parsing, and detonation?Integrate threat intelligence feeds via automated API webhooks?
  • Purple Teaming and Continuous ValidationCoordinate simultaneous offensive actions and defensive tuning to close posture gaps.Execute atomic red tests mapped directly to internal SIEM alerts?Tune detection logic to eliminate false negatives identified in red operations?Calculate defensive detection coverage percentage across MITRE ATT&CK?
  • Advanced Leadership and Certification MappingValidate enterprise security management capabilities and comprehensive technical oversight.Architect a disaster recovery and business continuity plan?Evaluate return on investment (ROI) for enterprise security tool rationalization?Fulfill knowledge requirements for enterprise security designations (CISSP, CISM)?

Milestones Along the Way

  • Core Systems & Networking Foundations
  • Defensive Operations and Endpoint Security
  • Offensive Security and Penetration Testing
  • Detection, Threat Hunting, and Incident Response
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
  • Adversary Emulation and Advanced Red Teaming
  • Enterprise Defense, Cloud Architecture, and Leadership

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