• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

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.

Learning Objectives

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

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.