Network Security Engineer Roadmap for 2026 — Your Guide to a High-Demand Career! 🔐 The cybersecurity world is evolving fast — and so are the skills companies expect from a Network Security Engineer. If you want to build a future-proof career in 2026, here’s the roadmap to follow: 🧩 1. Networking Fundamentals Master VLANs, STP, Routing, Switching, OSPF, BGP, subnetting & TCP/IP. 🛡 2. Core Security Skills Firewalls (Palo Alto, FortiGate, Cisco ASA), VPNs, IPS/IDS, Zero Trust, Access Control, DM