National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led

This course will cover the basics of Python scripting and then focus on developing scripts that could be used for security testing, data analysis or other routine tasks for an IT professional.

Learning Objectives

  • Develop custom scripts using the Python programming language to generate high volume attack traffic in order to test for vulnerabilities.
  • Develop Python scripts to perform data analysis from log events.
  • Develop Python scripts to identify potential vulnerabilities in software.
  • Develop Python scripts to automate system tasks to help streamline the identification of issues that could lead to a security incident.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Test and Evaluation
  • Systems Analysis
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Management
  • Exploitation Analysis

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.