Hi everyone, I’m currently pursuing BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) in India and planning my career in cybersecurity. I’d love feedback from professionals in the field to check if my roadmap is realistic:

📌 My Plan

1. Entry-level: Start as a SOC Analyst to get Blue Team exposure.

2. Next step: Move into Cloud Security or DevSecOps (AWS/Azure/GCP + security).

3. Long-term goal: Transition into Red Teaming (offensive security & pentesting).

📚 Learning Path

Networking fundamentals → Linux → Python basics

Security+ / SOC tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR)

Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure Security, CCSP later)

Red Team certs (OSCP, PNPT, CRTO) once I gain experience

❓ My Questions

Is this a practical career path in today’s market (India & abroad)?

How long should I expect each step to take?

Are there skills/certs you recommend I prioritize differently?

Would you suggest I start directly with Cloud/DevSecOps instead of SOC?

Any advice from your own experience would mean a lot 🙏