Python for Cybersecurity

Python for Cybersecurity is an introductory Python scripting course, designed for individuals who have no prior scripting experience. With a specific focus on cybersecurity topics, several Python scripts are created and reviewed to showcase the power, flexibility, and ease of use for using Python.

This course is designed with a learn by doing approach that focuses on creation of fully functional scripts. Instead of being stuck learning the details of the programming or scripting language to create the "optimal" solution, we focus on "what works" instead. Once complete, we can then extend what we have to build bigger and better solutions

We will introduce the basic concepts of Python and how it can be used to facilitate cybersecurity initiatives. Additionally, we will introduce other tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio Code, Git and GitHub, various Linux commands, and Postman.

Included in this course:

• Introduction to Python

• Introduction to scripting related tools

• Using Python to perform network scans

• Using Python for cryptography and encryption

• Understanding how passwords are stored and how insecure passwords can be guessed

• Introduction to web-based APIs and RESTful transactions

• Using APIs with a cybersecurity focus

This course is specifically designed to be completed on the Raspberry PI 4 single board computer. However, it can also be completed on a Windows, Linux, or Apple computer.