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Automate Tasks Using Python

In this lab, you’ll practice using the Python scripting language and look at the different ways processes can be automated through this powerful scripting language. When you’re finished, you’ll have the necessary skills and knowledge to implement automation into daily activities relevant to pen testing and offensive security.

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Level
Beginner
Last updated
Sep 23, 2025
Duration
1h 0m

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Table of Contents
  1. Challenge

    Automated Brute Force Password Guessing

    In this challenge you will use Python to test the strength of passwords used to secure an organizations sensitive files as part of an ongoing penetration test. You will learn to automate the technique to access compressed archive files and test passwords using a dictionary of passwords with Python and its powerful libraries.

  2. Challenge

    Automated Port Scanner with Custom Actions

    In this challenge you will use Python to conduct port scanning activities, looking for open ports on a system that may be vulnerable. You will learn to automate the technique of port scanning to quickly identify specific ports. Based on the scan results, then perform custom actions to automatically gain access to or perform additional recon against systems.

  3. Challenge

    Packet Analyzer Automation

    In this challenge you will use Python to run an application while recording the network activity. You will learn how to start an application, and then monitor that application and analyze the output of the monitoring.

  4. Challenge

    The Last Challenge

    Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.

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