The Only Network Security Roadmap You’ll Ever Need (Updated 2026 Guide)

Are you planning to start a career in Network Security but don't know where to begin? This video is your complete guide to becoming a network security engineer from scratch no fluff, just a clear roadmap.

In this video, I break down:

What network security really is and why it’s a top career in cybersecurity
The salary comparison between network security and network engineering
A 12-month timeline roadmap to guide your learning
What courses, certifications, and vendors to focus on (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Checkpoint)
How to build home labs and analyze logs using tools like Wireshark
Critical skills like firewalls, VPNs, proxies, packet inspection, and more
Whether you're switching careers or just starting out, this roadmap is all you need to break into network security in 2025.
Stay till the end for key advice on certification paths and lab resources.

Chapters

00:00 - Who am I & why you should listen
01:17 - What is Network Security & Why Choose It
02:24 - Salary Comparison: Network Security vs Network Engineering
03:05 - PHASE 1 (Fundamentals, certs)
05:14 - PHASE 2 (Core concepts)
06:46 - 12-Month Timeline Breakdown

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