Your path into CYBERSECURITY & Digital Forensics
A free, structured learning platform covering SOC Analysis, Digital Forensics, Ethical Hacking, and Cryptography. No sign-up. No paywall. Built by a student, for students.
Four Pillars of Cyber Education
Each track is a complete learning path — structured like a university course but 100% free and self-paced.
Master the Security Operations Center from the ground up. Linux, Networking, SIEM tools, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response — the complete analyst path.
Investigate crimes in the digital world. Memory forensics, disk analysis, network forensics, log analysis, and evidence handling — DFIR done right.
Learn to think like an attacker to defend better. Penetration testing methodology, vulnerability assessment, web app hacking, and red team fundamentals.
Understand the mathematical foundations of security and dissect malicious code. Symmetric/asymmetric crypto, hashing, reverse engineering, and malware analysis.
Everything You Need. Zero Cost.
Not just a reading list — a full learning system with tools built for serious students.
Structured Like a Degree. Priced Like Free.
Four progressive phases taking you from zero knowledge to job-ready SOC Analyst.
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Common Questions
Everything you'd want to know before you start.
01Is CyberPath Academy really free?
Yes — completely free, forever. Every track (SOC & Blue Team, Digital Forensics, OSINT mini-course) is free with no sign-up required. The only investment is your time — roughly 1–2 hours a day. No paywall, no trial period, no premium tier.
02Do I need any prior experience to start?
No prior experience needed. The SOC track starts from zero — Month 1 covers Linux terminal basics, and every concept is explained before you use it. If you can use a computer and commit to consistent practice, you can start today.
03How long does the SOC Analyst track take?
12 months at roughly 40 hours per month. Each month is a structured block of labs, reading, and hands-on practice — you can go faster or slower depending on your schedule. The structure guides you; it doesn't lock you in.
04What's the difference between the SOC and Digital Forensics tracks?
The SOC track covers the day-to-day work of a Security Operations Center analyst — SIEM tools, threat intelligence, alert triage, and incident response. The Digital Forensics track goes deeper into investigating evidence: disk and memory forensics, PCAP analysis, mobile forensics, and malware analysis. Many students complete SOC first, then move into Forensics.
05What tools will I actually learn to use?
Real, industry-standard tools — the same ones used by working analysts: Wireshark, Splunk, the ELK stack, Volatility3, Autopsy, FTK Imager, Velociraptor, NetworkMiner, and more — plus OSINT tools like Sherlock and Maigret in the 30-day mini-course. Every lab uses tools professionals use day to day.
06Is this a replacement for a certification like Security+?
No — CyberPath complements certifications, it doesn't replace them. The roadmap builds the practical, hands-on skills that certification study alone often misses. Several months are specifically structured around certification preparation, so both run in parallel.