What you will learn
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 learning path demonstrates some of these applications and how Python can be used to make cybersecurity professionals more efficient and effective.
Syllabus
Introduction to Python for cybersecurity
Course — 00:26:15
K0004, K0039, K0068, K0070, K0079, K0080, K0082, K0139, K0140, K0236, K0559, K0624, S0060, S0130, S0172, S0266
Introduction to Python for cybersecurity
Python for PRE-ATT&CK
Course — 00:59:11
K0004, K0068, K0070, K0139, K0140, K0177, K0236, K0624, S0060, S0130, S0266
An exploration of Python for the PRE-ATT&CK matrix.
Python for initial access
Course — 00:38:37
K0004, K0068, K0070, K0139, K0140, K0177, K0236, K0342, S0051, S0060, S0130, S0266
In this course, you’ll learn about using Python for initial access.
Python for execution
Course — 00:30:45
K0004, K0068, K0070, K0139, K0140, K0177, K0236, K0342, S0051, S0060, S0130, S0266
A look at Python and code execution.
Python for persistence
Course — 00:41:17
K0004, K0068, K0070, K0139, K0140, K0177, K0236, K0342, S0051, S0060, S0130, S0266, S0293
In this course, you’ll explore the details of using Python for persistence.
Python for privilege escalation
Course — 00:36:49
K0004, K0068, K0070, K0139, K0140, K0177, K0236, K0342, S0051, S0060, S0130, S0266
Exploring privilege escalation with Python.
Python for defense evasion
Course — 00:36:43
K0004, K0068, K0070, K0139, K0140, K0177, K0236, K0342, K0430, K0493, S0051, S0060, S0130, S0266
In this course, you’ll explore the details of using Python for defense evasion.
Python for credential access
Course — 00:44:25
K0004, K0068, K0070, K0139, K0140, K0177, K0236, K0342, K0536, S0051, S0060, S0130, S0266
A look at user credentials and Python.
Python for discovery
Course — 00:35:51
K0004, K0068, K0070, K0139, K0140, K0177, K0236, K0342, S0051, S0060, S0130, S0266
Exploring Python and MITRE’s Discovery Technique.
Python for lateral movement
Course — 00:27:11
K0004, K0068, K0070, K0139, K0140, K0177, K0236, K0342, S0051, S0060, S0130, S0266
In this course, take a look at the use of Python for lateral movement in a target network.
Python for collection
Course — 00:25:43
K0040, K0068, K0070, K0139, K0140, K0177, K0236, K0342, S0051, S0060, S0130, S0266
Exploring Python and data collection.
Python for command-and-control
Course — 00:37:31
K0004, K0068, K0070, K0139, K0140, K0177, K0236, K0342, S0051, S0060, S0266
In this course, you’ll look at the use of Python for command-and-control.
Python for exfiltration
Course — 00:42:36
K0004, K0068, K0070, K0139, K0140, K0177, K0236, K0342, K0536, S0051, S0060, S0130, S0266
Explore the uses of Python for data exfiltration.
Python for impact
Course — 00:31:08
K0004, K0018, K0068, K0070, K0139, K0140, K0177, K0190, K0236, K0342, K0427, S0051, S0060, S0130, S0266
Take a look at using Python for attack and exfiltration.
Python for active defense: Decoys
Course — 00:48:25
K0004, K0068, K0070, K0139, K0140, K0177, K0236, K0487, K0561, S0060, S0130, S0266
In this course, you’ll dive into the details of Python and decoy development.
Python for active defense: Network
Course — 00:58:07
K0004, K0068, K0070, K0116, K0139, K0140, K0177, K0179, K0236, K0255, K0487, K0561, K0565, S0060, S0130, S0266
Python has uses for defense as well as attack. Explore it with this course.
Python for active defense: Monitoring
Course — 00:57:56
K0004, K0139, K0140, K0180, K0236, S0060, S0130, S0136, S0266
Explore the uses of Python for monitoring.
Python for Cybersecurity Cyber Range
Cyber Range — 02:30:00
Python for Cybersecurity Skill Assessment
Assessment — 102 questions — 00:51:00
Secure Coding – Python
Lab — 00:30:00
This lab covers multiple secure coding errors commonly found in Python, including deserialization and XML based attacks.
Meet the author
Howard Poston is a copywriter, author, and course developer with experience in cybersecurity and blockchain security, cryptography, and malware analysis. He has an MS in Cyber Operations, a decade of experience in cybersecurity, and over five years of experience as a freelance consultant providing training and content creation for cyber and blockchain security. He is also the creator of over a dozen cybersecurity courses, has authored two books, and has spoken at numerous cybersecurity conferences. He can be reached by email at howard@howardposton.com or via his website at https://www.howardposton.com.
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