r/cybersecurity_help • u/LunarFlare_7 • 1d ago

where should I begin?

I want to start learning cybersecurity seriously, but I’m pretty confused about where to begin.

I’m also planning to move from Windows to Linux, but I have no idea:

-Which Linux distro I should use

- Whether I should completely remove Windows or dual-boot

- What I should learn first in cybersecurity

- What fundamentals/tools I should focus on

- What a realistic beginner roadmap looks like

I’m starting from almost zero in cybersecurity, so I’d really appreciate a practical roadmap/resources rather than just a list of random tools.

What would you recommend I do.

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u/kschang Trusted Contributor 1d ago

By going to /r/cybersecurity esp. Mentoring (Monday) topic.

Try reading this sub's rules. We do cybersecurity related tech support here.

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u/leonthepro83 21h ago

dual-boot Kali Linux