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Python for Cybersecurity Professionals

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Computing devices can be used for and against us. The way to get more done in less time is through the language of computers, which is programming. Python provides a powerful, beginner-friendly platform for programming, and this course will teach you to develop basic python scripts that can be used in the context of cybersecurity.
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Designed for learners who have no prior work experience in IT or Cybersecurity, but are interested in starting a career in this exciting field.
Designed for learners with prior cybersecurity work experience who are interested in advancing their career or expanding their skillset.
Designed for learners with a solid grasp of foundational IT and cybersecurity concepts who are interested in pursuing an entry-level security role.
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Course Outline

1
Intro to Programming and Python
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34
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1
Data Types
0
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39
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1
Real-World Application
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31
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Taking CSV Input

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13m

Course Intro

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5m

Lists

Free

7m

Setting up Our Environment

Free

5m

Dictionaries

Free

8m

Hello World!

Free

7m

Sets

Free

5m

Working with Strings

Free

5m

Tuple

Free

5m

Other Types of Variables

Free

5m

Passing Command Line Arguments

Free

8m

Basic Logic and Algorithms 1

Free

6m

Basic Logic and Algorithms 2

Free

7m

If Statements

Free

7m

For Loops

Free

4m

Recursion 1

Free

5m

While Loops

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5m

Recursion 2

Free

4m

Let's Build a Caesar Cipher

Free

19m

Intro to Programming and Python
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Module 1: Introduction
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Data Types
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Module 1: Introduction
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Real-World Application
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Module 1: Introduction
1
Hr
5
Min
Taking CSV Input

13m

Data Types
Course Intro

5m

Intro to Programming and Python
Lists

7m

Data Types
Setting up Our Environment

5m

Intro to Programming and Python
Dictionaries

8m

Data Types
Hello World!

7m

Intro to Programming and Python
Sets

5m

Data Types
Working with Strings

5m

Intro to Programming and Python
Tuple

5m

Data Types
Other Types of Variables

5m

Intro to Programming and Python
Passing Command Line Arguments

8m

Intro to Programming and Python
Basic Logic and Algorithms 1

6m

Intro to Programming and Python
Basic Logic and Algorithms 2

7m

Intro to Programming and Python
If Statements

7m

Intro to Programming and Python
For Loops

4m

Intro to Programming and Python
Recursion 1

5m

Intro to Programming and Python
While Loops

5m

Intro to Programming and Python
Recursion 2

4m

Intro to Programming and Python
Let's Build a Caesar Cipher

19m

Intro to Programming and Python
Course Description

This course will provide beginners with the tools they need to read, understand, and develop basic Python scripts. This course is tailored to the context of cybersecurity (both offensive and defensive), but the concepts can be used across DevOps, Software Engineering, Academic Research, Accounting, Finance, and more.

Who should take this course?

This course is applicable for anyone starting out with Python, from students early in their careers to non-technical professionals transitioning to cybersecurity, and others who have no python or even coding experience but want to be able to use python for cybersecurity purposes.

What are the prerequisites for this course?

This is a beginner-level course. There is no actual prerequisite knowledge needed. But you will need a computer with Google Chrome installed and a willingness to learn!

Why take this course?

What makes this course so beneficial is that you will quickly get up and running with Python and create your first script in the first module. You will also be able to debug Python code and automate security tasks to improve your efficiency in your cybersecurity role.

What makes this course different from others?

This course focuses on enabling you to code from the very beginning, with project-based tasks so you can learn by doing. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Read and understand python code
  • Create and Implement basic Python scripts
  • Efficiently debug basic Python security scripts
  • Automate basic offensive and defensive security tasks

    • Your instructor, Imran Muthuvappa, is a co-founder and CTO at the company Kayyo. He started troubleshooting and hacking computers at a young age and is passionate about sharing what he knows. His curiosity led him to pursue a career in technology, and in college, he conducted research related to privacy in social networks and blockchain-based intrusion detection. He created a prototype in Python demonstrating how IoT devices could store and publish transaction history in the form of a blockchain. He also went on to tutor and mentor other programmers and peers in related topics. He later worked on SOAR automation at Palo Alto Networks before ultimately co-founding Kayyo.

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    Instructors

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    Learn

    Learn core concepts and get hands-on with key skills.

    Practice

    Exercise your problem-solving and creative thinking skills with security-centric puzzles

    Prove

    Assess your knowledge and skills to identify areas for improvement and measure your growth

    Get Hands-on Learning

    Put your skills to the test in virtual labs, challenges, and simulated environments.

    Measure Your Progress

    Track your skills development from lesson to lesson using the Cybrary Skills Tracker.

    Connect with the Community

    Connect with peers and mentors through our supportive community of cybersecurity professionals.

    Success from Our Learners

    "Cybrary really helped me get up to speed and acquire a baseline level of technical knowledge. It offers a far more comprehensive approach than just learning from a book. It actually shows you how to apply cybersecurity processes in a hands-on way"

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    "Cybrary really helped me get up to speed and acquire a baseline level of technical knowledge. It offers a far more comprehensive approach than just learning from a book. It actually shows you how to apply cybersecurity processes in a hands-on way"

    Don Gates

    Principal Systems Engineer/SAIC

    "Cybrary’s SOC Analyst career path was the difference maker, and was instrumental in me landing my new job. I was able to show the employer that I had the right knowledge and the hands-on skills to execute the role."

    Cory

    Cybersecurity analyst/

    "I was able to earn my CISSP certification within 60 days of signing up for Cybrary Insider Pro and got hired as a Security Analyst conducting security assessments and penetration testing within 120 days. This certainly wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Cybrary mentor community."

    Mike

    Security Engineer and Pentester/

    "Becoming a Cybrary Insider Pro was a total game changer. Cybrary was instrumental in helping me break into cybersecurity, despite having no prior IT experience or security-related degree. Their career paths gave me clear direction, the instructors had real-world experience, and the virtual labs let me gain hands-on skills I could confidently put on my resume and speak to in interviews."

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    Python for Cybersecurity Professionals

    Computing devices can be used for and against us. The way to get more done in less time is through the language of computers, which is programming. Python provides a powerful, beginner-friendly platform for programming, and this course will teach you to develop basic python scripts that can be used in the context of cybersecurity.
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    Course Description

    This course will provide beginners with the tools they need to read, understand, and develop basic Python scripts. This course is tailored to the context of cybersecurity (both offensive and defensive), but the concepts can be used across DevOps, Software Engineering, Academic Research, Accounting, Finance, and more.

    Who should take this course?

    This course is applicable for anyone starting out with Python, from students early in their careers to non-technical professionals transitioning to cybersecurity, and others who have no python or even coding experience but want to be able to use python for cybersecurity purposes.

    What are the prerequisites for this course?

    This is a beginner-level course. There is no actual prerequisite knowledge needed. But you will need a computer with Google Chrome installed and a willingness to learn!

    Why take this course?

    What makes this course so beneficial is that you will quickly get up and running with Python and create your first script in the first module. You will also be able to debug Python code and automate security tasks to improve your efficiency in your cybersecurity role.

    What makes this course different from others?

    This course focuses on enabling you to code from the very beginning, with project-based tasks so you can learn by doing. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Read and understand python code
  • Create and Implement basic Python scripts
  • Efficiently debug basic Python security scripts
  • Automate basic offensive and defensive security tasks

    • Your instructor, Imran Muthuvappa, is a co-founder and CTO at the company Kayyo. He started troubleshooting and hacking computers at a young age and is passionate about sharing what he knows. His curiosity led him to pursue a career in technology, and in college, he conducted research related to privacy in social networks and blockchain-based intrusion detection. He created a prototype in Python demonstrating how IoT devices could store and publish transaction history in the form of a blockchain. He also went on to tutor and mentor other programmers and peers in related topics. He later worked on SOAR automation at Palo Alto Networks before ultimately co-founding Kayyo.

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    Cybrary Career Paths are comprehensive training programs designed to prepare you for the most in-demand roles in the cybersecurity workforce. Each path follows a Learn, Practice, Prove model and includes different activity types aligned to key topics within the path’s security domain. As you progress through the path, your progress will be measured in real time using Experience Points (XP) that serve as a comprehensive capability score for each topic. Upon completing all of the requirements for a path, you will be rewarded with a shareable digital badge via Credly.
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    Foundations
    Focused on the core IT competencies that cybersecurity professionals need to succeed in any career path.
    Defensive Security
    Focused on trying to find the bad guys. Topics such as threat intelligence, threat hunting, network monitoring, incident response. Defensive security is a reactive measure taken once a vulnerability is found through prevention, detection, and response.
    Engineering and Operations
    Focused on building and operating information systems.
    Governance, Risk, and Compliance
    Focused on the core IT competencies that cybersecurity professionals need to succeed in any career path.
    Leadership and Management
    Focused on program design and oversight. Covers project and program management.
    Offensive Security
    Focused on validating security controls by trying to break them (i.e. penetration testing or ethical hacking). Topics such as Kali Linux, metasploit, scanning, and privilege escalation. Offensive security seeks out the problem or vulnerability through ethical hacking and finds a solution to disable the operation.
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