Python is one of the most popular and widely-used programming languages in the world, due to its high usability and large collection of libraries. This learning path provides an application-driven introduction to using advanced Python features for offensive and defense cybersecurity. This path demonstrates how some of the advanced functionality in Python packages can be applied to cybersecurity and how to automate multi-stage attack chains and defensive operations using Python. This Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity Skills Path builds on the Python for Cybersecurity skills path to demonstrate advanced applications of Python for cybersecurity.
Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity Specialization
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Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity Specialization
Instructor: Howard Poston
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(63 reviews)
Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Learn how to use Python for offensive and defensive cybersecurity
Establish Command-and-Control between the target environment and the attackers infrastructure
Use Python to automate gaining access to a target environment
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Category: Python Programming
Category: MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Category: Scripting
Category: Automation
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Network Analysis
Category: Authentications
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Cyber Operations
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Category: Network Security
Category: Python Programming
Category: Authentications
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Cyber Operations
Category: Scripting
Category: User Accounts
Category: System Programming
Category: Data Access
Category: Network Protocols
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Category: Network Analysis
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Network Security
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Network Monitoring
Category: Anomaly Detection
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