[TryHackMe] Pre Security Learning Path Honest Review — The best path for beginners to follow
INTRODUCTION
TryHackMe is an online platform for learning cyber security and penetration testing through hands-on exercises and labs designed to teach practical skills.
I have been on the platform for more than a year now and I really like each and every aspect of the platform including it’s functionality and the main concept of it. In order to dive into the field of security, both as a newbie or as an expert who is looking to test their skill , TryHackMe is undoubtedly one of the best platform out there.
What is Pre Security Learning Path or Learning Path in General.
Learning Path in their own word,
Learning paths are a way to build fundamental, low level knowledge around a particular topic. Enrolling in a particular path will give you the knowledge and skills that you can apply to real world scenarios.
The learning paths will help us to get the essential knowledge about a particular topic which then can be transformed and applied into real world applications.
About Pre Security Learning Path
The Pre Security Learning Path is the latest addition to the several learning path the platform provides. Pre Security Learning Path is focused on topics that are looking to set their foot on the world of Technology. The path focuses on providing basic knowledge on Cyber Security, Networking, Web Fundamentals, Linux Fundamentals and Windows Fundamentals. The main aim is to get familiar with the topics before diving into advanced topics which are already available in TryHackMe platform.
Without Spoilers, How is the Path Organized?
The room has 5 topics named Cyber Security Introduction, Network Fundamentals, How The Web Works, Linux Fundamentals and Windows Fundamentals.
Each topic consists of different sub-topics/rooms inside them. The topics are organized in such a way that we can apply the knowledge we gained on previous topic can be helpful in completing further challenges coming along the path.
The first challenge Cyber Security Introduction consists technical fundamentals that are important to suceed in cyber security ( That’s why the name xD ). It has one room named Learning Cyber Security that is focused on providing short introduction of security topics we will be learning along.
After completing the first topic, we can move to Network fundamentals topic. It covers the topics from What is Networking to various Technologies ( LAN, OSI Model, Packets and Frames etc.) and methodologies that are used to make the magic of internet happen.
The third topic on Pre Security Learning Path revolves around the topic of web. From DNS to Cookies, From HTTP Methods to Basics of bruteforcing ( albeit just an easy challenge to grab the flag ), it should really help beginners to set one foot into the world of web.
Second to the last topic is all about linux and it’s fundamentals. The topic is focused on teaching various basic to intermediate concepts of the famous kernel Linux. The topic has three rooms Linux Fundamentals Part 1,2,3 with the introduction of new topic/concept with each part .
The final topic is Windows Fundamentals, which aims at making us familiar with the most widely used operating system by end users. The rooms revolve around the concepts of File System, UAC, Control Panel, System Configuration and more. This is the must go room for getting into the core concepts behind Windows Operating System.
Final Thoughts:
The Pre Security Learning Path is one of the best place for any beginner to be when it comes to getting familiar with the concepts of cyber security.
The challenges are very beginner oriented and are set up in such a way that they will certainly be helpful for beginners without them having to scratch their head much.
I wish everyone best wishes into their journey to InfoSec and would like to say, “ Never Stop Learning, Never Stop Hacking ”.
and Also Join TryHackMe and let your journey into hacking commence. :)
Thank you.
