Here’s a simple way to understand the main paths:

🔴 Red Team (Offensive Security / Ethical Hacking)

Red Team professionals act like attackers. Their job is to find security weaknesses before real hackers do.

You might enjoy Red Team if you like:

• Hacking labs and CTFs
• Finding loopholes in systems
• Using tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap

Best for: Curious minds who enjoy breaking things to understand them.

🔵 Blue Team (Defensive Security)

Blue Team focuses on defending systems from attacks. They monitor networks, detect threats, and respond to incidents.

You might enjoy Blue Team if you like:

• Investigating alerts
• Analyzing logs
• Stopping attacks in real time

Best for: People who like analysis, monitoring, and protecting systems.

🟣 Purple Team

Purple Team combines Red and Blue. These professionals test attacks and also improve defenses.

Best for: People who want a balanced role and understand both sides of cybersecurity.

🕵️ Digital Forensics

Forensics experts investigate cyber crimes after they happen. They collect digital evidence from computers, phones, and networks.

You might enjoy this if you like:

• Investigations
• Tracing hacker activity
• Working with police or legal teams

Best for: Detail-oriented people who enjoy solving digital mysteries.

☁️ Cloud Security

Cloud security specialists protect cloud platforms like AWS and Azure.

Best for: People interested in modern technologies and cloud systems.

📜 GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance)

GRC professionals focus on policies, risk management, and security standards instead of technical hacking.

Best for: People who prefer planning, documentation, and security strategy.

How to Decide

Ask yourself:

✔ Do I enjoy attacking systems? → Red Team
✔ Do I enjoy defending and monitoring? → Blue Team
✔ Do I like investigations? → Forensics
✔ Do I prefer policies over technical work? → GRC
✔ Am I interested in cloud platforms? → Cloud Security

You don’t need to decide immediately. Try labs, internships, and beginner projects in different areas — your interest will naturally guide you.