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Python for Cyber Defense

  • Number of Courses5 courses
  • Duration9 hours
  • Skill IQ available Skill IQ

When it comes to security operations, most security analysts rely on a coding language, or two, for powerful tool-writing capabilities and automation. Learn the powerful functions and library of Python that are available for conducting defensive cyber operations. Network activity monitoring, malware detection and packet analysis with Python are just a few topics that we'll be covering in this skill path.

This path is a supplemental skill path that extends knowledge and skills for the following roles:

Security Analyst

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Python for Cyber Defense

When it comes to security operations, most security analysts rely on a coding language, or two, for powerful tool-writing capabilities and automation. Learn the powerful functions and library of Python that are available for conducting defensive cyber operations. Network activity monitoring, malware detection and packet analysis with Python are just a few topics that we'll be covering in this skill path.

Python Functions and Libraries for Cybersecurity

  • by Mike Woolard
  • 1h 51m Duration

Log File Analysis with Python

  • by Cristian Pascariu
  • 1h 56m Duration
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Network Activity and Packet Analysis with Python

  • by Sean Wilkins
  • 2h 15m Duration

Malware Detection and Analysis with Python

  • by Cristian Pascariu
  • 1h 8m Duration

System Services and Activity Monitoring with Python

  • by Sean Wilkins
  • 1h 46m Duration

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Mike Woolard
Mike Woolard
Mike is an information security manager who has worked in the IT and Information Security fields for 22+ years. A broad background from helpdesk to sysadmin, system engineer, networking, DB and development work. Most of Mike's work now centers around pentests and risk assessments, but an integral part will always be awareness training. An active member in various local security groups, Mike volunteers, speaks, or attends various information security cons.
Cristian Pascariu
Cristian Pascariu
Cristian took part in auditing and implementation of infosec capabilities to uplift security posture. He managed codification efforts to extract indicators of compromise and created rules in the scope of defending against new emerging threats. He has also developed tools and scripts to overcome security gaps within the corporate network. Cristian has mentored L1 and L2 analysts to increase triage efficiency and combat new threats. He has experience in the field of Application Security and has pr... more
Sean Wilkins
Sean Wilkins
Sean Wilkins, with over two decades of experience in the IT industry, serves as a distinguished networking consultant and contributor at Tech Building Blocks. His professional journey spans multiple prominent enterprises, underlining his extensive field expertise. Sean's credentials include esteemed certifications from Cisco (CCNP/CCDP), Microsoft (MCSE), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+). Academically, he has achieved a Master’s of Science in Information Technology, specializing in Network Architec... more

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