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Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python
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Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(2,430 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 29 hours
Learn at your own pace
97%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Explain how the Python programming language is used in cybersecurity

  • Create new, user-defined Python functions

  • Use regular expressions to extract information from text

  • Practice debugging code

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16 quizzes, 1 assignment

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There are 4 modules in this course

You will get an introduction to the Python programming language and how Python is used in cybersecurity. You'll also explore foundational Python concepts including data types, variables, conditional statements, and iterative statements.

What's included

12 videos11 readings3 quizzes1 assignment8 ungraded labs1 plugin

You will expand your ability to work with Python. You'll learn about pre-built and user-defined Python functions. You'll also explore how modules help provide access to reusable code. Finally, you'll make your code readable.

What's included

10 videos7 readings4 quizzes4 ungraded labs

You will learn more options for working with strings and lists in Python, and discover methods that can be applied to these data types. You'll apply this knowledge to write a short algorithm. Finally, you'll use regular expressions to search for patterns in strings.

What's included

7 videos5 readings4 quizzes6 ungraded labs1 plugin

You will put Python into practice and focus on automating cybersecurity-related tasks, which requires working with files. You'll be introduced to opening and reading files. Then, you'll learn to parse files and structure their contents. Finally, you'll focus on strategies for debugging code.

What's included

11 videos11 readings5 quizzes6 ungraded labs

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