Phase 4: technical skills (4-6 weeks)
1. familiarity with linux and/or windows command-line interfaces
2. basic scripting skills (e.g python, powershell)
3. understanding of network scanning and vulnerability assessment tools
4. familiarity with security information and event management (siem) systems
5. introduction to penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
phase 5: practice and review (2-4 weeks)
1. practice exercises and quizzes to reinforce learning
2. review of key concepts and terminology
3. hands-on projects and activities to apply learning
4. feedback and assessment to identify areas for improvement
5. final project or presentation to demonstrate learning