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Test a Network Using Python
In this lab, you’ll practice using the Python scripting language and look at the different ways Python can be used to help perform network testing. When you’re finished, you’ll have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform network assessments within Python for daily activities relevant to pen testing and offensive security.

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Getting Started in the Lab Environment
Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. How fun!
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Challenge
Testing the Network
In this challenge you will scan the corporate network, looking for targets, looking for weaknesses and helping to strengthen your company's overall security posture. You will perform recon, scan, and gain access with Python as a core technology to help you achieve results in a repeatable way.
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Firewall Audit
In this challenge you will use Python to audit the company firewall protecting your company server. You will learn to automate the technique, gather and analyze the firewall settings, and provide recommendations to make your company more secure!
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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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