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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.

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1 month at 10 hours a week
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

(482 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
1 month at 10 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • 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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Taught in English
17 practice exercises

Specialization - 5 course series

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

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

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Python Programming
Category: Persistence
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Scripting
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Cyber Threat Hunting
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Cyber Operations
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Authorization (Computing)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

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

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Encryption
Category: Python Programming
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Scripting
Category: Incident Response
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Cyber Operations
Category: Network Analysis

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: System Monitoring
Category: Python Programming
Category: Network Monitoring
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Scripting
Category: Scripting Languages
Category: Network Security
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: Cyber Threat Hunting
Category: Continuous Monitoring
Category: Cyber Operations

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Instructor

Howard Poston
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