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Python for Cybersecurity Specialization

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Python for Cybersecurity Specialization

Master Python for a variety of cybersecurity tasks. This Specialization provides an application-driven introduction to using Python for cybersecurity.

Howard Poston

Instructor: Howard Poston

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4 weeks to complete
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.5

(502 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Develop custom Python scripts to automate cybersecurity tasks.

  • Apply Python to meet objectives through the cybersecurity attack lifecycle.

  • Automate common cyberattack and defense activities with Python.

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Specialization - 5 course series

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Scripting
Category: Python Programming
Category: MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Category: Cyber Operations
Category: IT Automation
Category: Cybersecurity

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Python Programming
Category: Persistence
Category: Scripting
Category: Cyber Operations
Category: Exploitation techniques
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Microsoft Windows
Category: Data Persistence
Category: Cybersecurity

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Python Programming
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: Network Security
Category: Authentications
Category: User Accounts
Category: Exploitation techniques
Category: Data Access
Category: Scripting

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Python Programming
Category: Encryption
Category: Scripting
Category: Threat Management
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Cyber Operations
Python for Active Defense

Python for Active Defense

Course 54 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Anomaly Detection
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Scripting
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: Network Security
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Scripting Languages
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Python Programming
Category: Endpoint Detection and Response
Category: Continuous Monitoring
Category: Cyber Threat Hunting
Category: Network Monitoring

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Howard Poston
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