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 Python for cybersecurity. Python can help to automate tasks across the cyberattack life cycle for both cyber attackers and defenders. This Specialization demonstrates some of these applications and how Python can be used to make cybersecurity professionals more efficient and effective.
Python for Cybersecurity Specialization
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Python for Cybersecurity Specialization
Master Python for a variety of cybersecurity tasks. This Specialization provides an application-driven introduction to using Python for cybersecurity.
Instructor: Howard Poston
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(486 reviews)
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Develop custom Python scripts to automate cybersecurity tasks.
Apply Python to meet objectives through the cybersecurity attack lifecycle.
Automate common cyberattack and defense activities with Python.
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Taught in English
17 practice exercises
Specialization - 5 course series
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Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Network Security
Category: IT Automation
Category: MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Category: Cyber Operations
Category: Scripting
Category: Python Programming
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Category: Python Programming
Category: Cyber Operations
Category: Scripting
Category: Cyber Threat Hunting
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Persistence
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
What you'll learn
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Category: Python Programming
Category: Scripting
Category: Network Security
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: User Accounts
Category: Authentications
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Data Access
Category: MITRE ATT&CK Framework
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Python Programming
Category: Encryption
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Network Analysis
Category: Cyber Operations
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Scripting
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Incident Response
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Scripting Languages
Category: Network Monitoring
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Python Programming
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Network Security
Category: Continuous Monitoring
Category: Cyber Threat Hunting
Category: Cyber Operations
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: Scripting
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Frequently asked questions
This Specialization takes between 8-15 hours to complete.
A basic understanding of Python is recommended.
We recommend you take the courses in the order they are presented.
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