Programming
Beginner to Intermediate

Programming in Python Track

Master essential Python skills for cybersecurity professionals

Programming in Python Track

Build a solid foundation in Python for cybersecurity operations. Learn command line navigation, system administration, security hardening, and advanced logging techniques essential for security professionals.

This comprehensive track contains 3 modules with 10 hands-on lessons total.

3
Modules
10
Lessons
Free
Access
3.5 hours
Total Time

What You'll Master

By completing this track, you'll have the Linux skills needed for cybersecurity operations and system administration.

Master Python command line interface and file system navigation
Understand Python file permissions and security controls for proper access management
Learn process and service management for security investigations and incident response
Implement network monitoring and firewall configurations using UFW and iptables
Perform advanced log analysis using journalctl and system logs for security monitoring

Course Curriculum

This track contains the following modules:

1
Python Environment Setup and Cybersecurity Context
80 min
3 lessons

Understand the basics of Python. Learn about file management, how permissions work, and how to efficiently process and search through data such as logfiles.

Command Line Basics
File Permissions
Text Processing
Search Techniques
2
The Absolute Basics of Python
70 min
2 lessons

Learn about Python processes and services, including using utilities such as systemd and journal. Also dive into network management and monitoring with tools like UFW.

Process Management
Service Administration
Network Monitoring
UFW Firewall
3
Practical Pip Packages
60 min
2 lessons

Learn how to use Pip, work with virtual environments, and learn a library the proper way.

Log Analysis
journalctl
SELinux
Security Hardening
4
Basic Python Program Examples
60 min
2 lessons

Use the knowledge you've gained to create some basic programs that are helpful for your cybersecurity career.

File Hashing
VirusTotal Hash Validation

Perfect For

Security Professionals

Cybersecurity analysts and specialists who need to master Python for security operations and incident response.

Python Beginners

IT professionals who want to learn Python to enhance their scripting skills.

Programming Beginners

New to Python and want to build a strong foundation with security-focused skills for cybersecurity careers.

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