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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

Overall Proficiency Level
1 - Basic
Course Prerequisites

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!

Training Purpose
Skill Development
Specific Audience
All
General Public
Delivery Method
Online, Self-Paced
  • Online, Self-Paced

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):

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.

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