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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.
Course Overview
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!
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 NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Work Roles
Feedback
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