Entering the world of Information Security and opting for a career path can be very confusing, especially for a fresher in the field. Knowing where to begin and what to learn. Now there are a lot of sources people turn to for advice but very rarely you’d find a rule of thumb or a proper progress plan to proceed which is still okay considering everybody has their own plan to make their career. Here’s my attempt at clearing out some of those doubts and giving you a progress plan of courses to do and certifications to get that may help you advance in the world of information security. The 5 step process of decision: Know your position Know your stream Know the kind of knowledge you want Analyze your options Set a progress plan & go Know your position: Knowing where you stand in terms of knowledge and expertise is a must, this will help you decide a proper training path. There can be 3 classifications under this point:   (i). Fresher (ii). Pro (iii). Expert (...