Sample roadmap
No Degree → Cybersecurity Analyst
A certification-based path into cybersecurity — no degree required. Cybersecurity is one of the few tech fields where certs like CompTIA Security+ genuinely replace a degree for entry-level SOC analyst roles.
Target
Cybersecurity Analyst
Duration
16 months (cert-based, no degree needed)
Difficulty
Intermediate
IT Foundations
Networking and OS fundamentals
Approx
14w
skill
CompTIA A+ Prep
skill
Networking (CompTIA Network+)
skill
Linux Fundamentals
Security Core
Security principles and tools
Approx
16w
skill
CompTIA Security+ Prep
skill
SIEM & Log Analysis
skill
Incident Response Basics
Prove It
Labs, CTFs, and certifications
Approx
18w
project
TryHackMe & CTF Labs
project
Home Lab Setup
certification
CompTIA Security+ Certification
Break In
First role in security
Approx
12w
experience
Help Desk or IT Support Role
experience
SOC Analyst Role
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