Python is one of the most popular and widely used programming languages in the world due to its high usability and large set of libraries. This course is an application-oriented introduction to using Python for cybersecurity. Python can help automate tasks throughout the lifecycle of a cyberattack for both cyberattacks and defenders. This specialization demonstrates some of these applications and how Python can be used to make cybersecurity professionals more effective.
Students will acquire the technical skills needed to develop custom Python scripts to automate cybersecurity tasks. To complete this course, the student must have a basic knowledge of Python.
Course Description
Brief Program of the Course
- Working with Python scripts
- Python functions
- Threads in Python
- Multithreading and Concurrency in Python
- Socket Programming
- Creating a Simple TCP Client and a TCP Server
- Game with visual and sound effects
- HTTP programming
- Analysis of network traffic
- Server Collection and Information
- Interaction with servers
- Working with NMap
- Connecting to the Metasploit Framework
- Cryptography and shorthand
- Encryption and decryption
- Final result: testing + protection of the project
Duration
- Course duration is 6 months (24 weeks)
- The cost of the course is 100 000 KZT per month
Selection Criteria
- Basic understanding of programming concepts
- Basic knowledge of computer science
- Pc and Web navigation skills
- Basic knowledge of mathematical concepts (school level)