Cybersecurity with Python
Cybersecurity with Python - Study Plan & Time Table
Week 1-2: Introduction to Cybersecurity & Python Basics
Topics:
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Ethical Hacking vs Black Hat Hacking
- Python Basics (Syntax, Variables, Data Types, Control Flow)
- Python Functions & Modules
- Working with Files in Python
- Setting Up Python for Cybersecurity (Installing Libraries, Virtual Environments)
Practical:
- Write simple Python scripts for automation
- File handling exercises
Week 3-4: Networking & Protocols
Topics:
- Basics of Computer Networks
- OSI & TCP/IP Model
- HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SSH, and DNS
- Sockets in Python
- Packet Sniffing with Python
Practical:
- Create a simple Python script to fetch website data using requests
- Build a simple port scanner in Python
Week 5-6: Cryptography & Encryption
Topics:
- Introduction to Cryptography
- Hashing Algorithms (MD5, SHA-256)
- Symmetric & Asymmetric Encryption (AES, RSA)
- Python Libraries: hashlib, cryptography, PyCrypto
- Encoding & Decoding Techniques (Base64, Hex Encoding)
Practical:
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- Implement password hashing with SHA-256
- Encrypt & Decrypt messages using AES/RSA
Week 7-8: Web Security & Vulnerability Analysis
Topics:
- Common Web Vulnerabilities (XSS, SQL Injection, CSRF, SSRF, RCE)
- Web Scraping with Python
- Automating Vulnerability Scanning
- Python Libraries: BeautifulSoup, Selenium, Scapy
Practical:
- Build a simple web scraper
- Detect SQL Injection vulnerability with Python
Week 9-10: Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering
Topics:
- Introduction to Malware & Types of Malware
- Static & Dynamic Malware Analysis
- Reverse Engineering Basics
- Python for Analyzing Malware
Practical:
- Write a simple keylogger in Python
- Scan files for malware signatures
Week 11-12: Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking
Topics:
- Penetration Testing Methodology
- Writing Custom Exploits with Python
- Automating Ethical Hacking Tasks
- Python Libraries: Metasploit, pwntools
Practical:
- Automate brute force attacks using Python
- Exploit a simple vulnerable machine (like Metasploitable)
Week 13-14: Cyber Threat Intelligence & Incident Response
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Topics:
- Threat Intelligence & Log Analysis
- Python for Log Analysis & SIEM
- Digital Forensics Basics
- Python Libraries: Volatility, Pandas
Practical:
- Analyze logs for suspicious activities
- Extract forensic artifacts using Python
Week 15-16: Final Project & Career Preparation
Topics:
- Work on a Cybersecurity Project
- Creating a Portfolio & GitHub Repository
- Resume Building & Job Search Strategies
Project Ideas:
- Develop an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) using Python
- Automate Network Packet Analysis
- Create a Cybersecurity Dashboard
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