Do you want to get started in cybersecurity but don’t know where to begin?
In this video, I break down exactly how to start your cybersecurity journey step by step, even if you’re a complete beginner.
You’ll learn the main cybersecurity career paths, including Red Team, Blue Team, and Purple Team, and how to choose the path that fits you best. I also cover the core skills every beginner needs, such as networking fundamentals, Linux, Windows, Python scripting, and essential security concepts.
I’ll share the best free and paid learning resources, hands-on practice platforms like TryHackMe and Hack The Box, useful Discord communities, and common beginner mistakes to avoid so you don’t waste time early on.
This video is ideal if you are new to cybersecurity, switching careers into tech, or looking for a clear cybersecurity roadmap.
DISCORD SERVERS:
TCM Security: https://discord.com/invite/tcmhttps://discord.com/invite/tcm
Hack The Box: https://discord.com/invite/hacktheboxhttps://discord.com/invite/hackthebox
TryHackMe: https://discord.com/invite/tryhackmehttps://discord.com/invite/tryhackme
CyberDefenders: https://discord.com/invite/cyberdefenders-709928959936168026https://discord.com/invite/cyberdefenders-709928959936168026
NahamSec: https://discord.com/invite/nahamsec-598608711186907146https://discord.com/invite/nahamsec-598608711186907146
YOUTUBE CHANNELS:
NetworkChuck: https://www.youtube.com/@NetworkChuck
The Cyber Mentor: https://www.youtube.com/@TCMSecurityAcademy
HackerSploit: https://www.youtube.com/@HackerSploit
David Bombal: https://www.youtube.com/@davidbombal
INTERACTIVE LEARNING PLATFORMS:
HackTheBox: https://www.hackthebox.com
TryHackMe: https://tryhackme.com
LetsDefend: https://letsdefend.io
Root Me: https://www.root-me.org
CyberDefenders: https://cyberdefenders.org
VulnHub: https://www.vulnhub.com
NOTE TAKING APPS:
Obsidian: https://obsidian.md
Joplin: https://joplinapp.org/
OTHER LINKS
Cyber Sources: https://cybersources.site
Awesome Cyber Security University: https://github.com/brootware/awesome-cyber-security-university
Certification Roadmap: https://pauljerimy.com/security-certification-roadmap
OWASP: https://owasp.org
MITRE: https://attack.mitre.org/
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:23 Cybersecurity Career Paths
00:35 Different Paths
02:24 Choosing Your Cybersecurity Path
03:10 Roadmap
03:33 Networking Fundamentals
04:21 Linux Basics
05:24 Windows Fundamentals
06:32 Python Basics
07:43 Core Security Concepts
08:57 Learning Resources
10:34 Discord Communities
11:09 Hands-On Practice Platforms
14:04 Common Beginner Mistakes
15:44 Certifications
16:36 Final Thoughts
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40 Comments
@OnovoTochukwuPraise · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Found helpful ❤
@zeroX-n4p9p · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Guys were are tryhackme members. Let's meet there
@sakshi_khandelwal88 · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Cybersecurity is such a valuable skill to learn in 2026! 🔐💻 Understanding the basics and practicing hands-on is the best way for beginners to get started! 🚀
@manav_khanna · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Great guide for cybersecurity beginners! 🔐💻🔥 Learn networking, Linux, and ethical hacking to build a strong career in cybersecurity in 2026! 🚀💯
@ARBstudios_x1 · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Cybersecurity is one of the most valuable skills to learn in 2026! 🔐💻🔥 For beginners, building a strong foundation in networking, Linux, ethical hacking, and security fundamentals is the best way to start. Hands-on practice, real-world projects, and continuous learning can open up exciting career opportunities. Great topic for anyone looking to enter the cybersecurity field! 🚀👏💯
@MrChickenicecream · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
So invader, blue sentinel, and mad spirit. Got it.
@theaidon105 · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Thanks.
@GerardoLopez-rc9ue · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
This explanation is absolutely amazing! It has given me a huge boost of motivation to continue making progress in cybersecurity. Thank you so much for bringing together such solid, high-quality information on this topic.
@QubixIT · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Insightful video. Learning through this made me inspired go deep into cyber security field.
@skynetdailyai · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
The pace of change here is genuinely hard to keep up with, and that is exactly why breakdowns like this matter.
@Animalstoryhub1 · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Why does this sound so weired to me
@RASolutions · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Great video, For anyone skimming, the 3 biggest takeaways here:
Turn on app-based 2FA (SMS is too vulnerable to SIM swapping).
Use a password manager with randomized strings.
Audit third-party app permissions every 6 months.
Solid breakdown as always!
@Mohamed_blackhat · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
This take me back when i was 16 years i used to addicted with this field as though i wanna learn everything about it if i didn't learn stuff in day. I will so disappointed and despatched in my mind such clutter so as I've dive in alot in it and reach the point i shouldn't had reach that the reason I've retired but now i wanna back to my heart
@AlperEris-d1w · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Great explanation, thank you a lot 😉
@Fredmontechnologiesltd · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Can you recommend any free course for cyber security for beginners?
@ReplayRoomIO · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
First time to study and learn, i hope this is the best choice on myself, 27 yr old having a rough time at job and following the dream desired
@bagongpilipinas2822 · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Thanks for the video.
@bankyfx-z8b · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
I want to join the red team pls I need help
@Buzzcorp28 · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
How do you learn to get comfortable with windows and Linux
@Favourite001-5b · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
The best
@TechUnmasked-k1l · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Interesting…
@GodswillOrlu-p1b · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
I want to learn more
@eren6395 · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
thank you from Russia. great vid
@jonlance11 · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Any recommendations for Google Cyber thru Coursera?
@ramcharanPalamasi · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Best video of my life
@Martin-Inkognito · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Still usefull.
@LenovoFresto · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
I want someone I can learn from, please
@shadowknightfirekiller7456 · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
I'm thankful I found this video. I was doing everything wrong, and I learned that I could be on the purple team. I thought it was either red or blue. This video was a gold mine for me.
@bumbumk5 · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
I wanna try purple team, but as a beginner I'll go Defense just to get use to the system.
@AnnaJohn-z3q · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
I appreciate that you explained cybersecurity step by step instead of making it sound difficult. Cert Empire also provides certification guidance that fits well with this beginner roadmap.
@Lawrence-q2e · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Very helpful and informative thanks 👍
@magdalenar.354 · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Start with ISO 27 001
@AbdulameenDamilare · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
thanks it is really helpful
@JeremiahOkunlola · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Can you please recommend any course source or any videos to start a cybersecurity journey. I want to dive into cybersecurity but don't know where to enroll in or videos to start with
Please help a soul in need 🙏 😢
@JeremiahOkunlola · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Can you please recommend any course source or any videos to start a cybersecurity journey. I want to dive into cybersecurity but don't know where to enroll in or videos to start with
Please help a soul in need 🙏 😢
@Cymer-e8b · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Thank you for sharing
@Mr.Manipulator-b4s · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
But I only used android and I don't have PC..
@enyibarukh6183 · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Thank you so much for this vital information 🙏
@GrotiusHugo-v2y · November 11, 2026 at 12:26 am
Much appreciated! A year ago, I decided to go into the paralegal field, but after finishing the program, I felt emotionally defeated. Like feeling as if I was burying my own grave. Even worse, no law firm wants to hire me. So now, I am following my dreams into cybersecurity, even if I am a noob right now. This video was so fun to watch and pretty helpful for beginners.
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