Harness Python for Advanced Security Testing Techniques

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By ACI Learning , Justin Dennison & Daniel Lowrie

Time 5hrs 45mins

Published in Jun 2024

Product Type Video

Edition 1st Edition

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Explore a wide range of security testing techniques using Python.

Each module includes practical projects to reinforce learning.

Learn from experienced professionals in cybersecurity and Python programming.

What You Will Learn

Create socket connections and port scanners using Python.

Develop tools for brute force SSH attacks.

Implement packet sniffing and analysis programs.

Extract Ethernet frames, IP headers, TCP, and UDP segments.

Build and deploy a TCP server.

Integrate multiple tools into a comprehensive packet sniffer.

Who Is This Book For?

This course is designed for cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals who have a foundational knowledge of Python. Ideal for those looking to expand their skill set in security testing, network analysis, and ethical hacking. Prerequisites include basic Python programming skills and a fundamental understanding of networking concepts.

Book Description

This course explores Python for security testing through hands-on projects. Starting with foundational concepts like creating socket connections, participants progress to advanced topics such as port scanning and banner grabbing. Each episode builds on the previous one, ensuring a cohesive learning experience that enhances understanding of both Python and cybersecurity principles. Learners will tackle complex security testing techniques, including constructing a brute force SSH attack program to identify weak passwords. The packet sniffing modules offer in-depth knowledge on capturing and analyzing network data, crucial for monitoring and securing network communications. These projects simulate real-world scenarios, providing practical skills applicable to professional environments. By the end of the course, participants will have developed a suite of Python-based security tools. The final project, a comprehensive packet sniffer, integrates all learned skills into a robust tool for network security analysis. Ideal for those with a basic understanding of Python, this course aims to expand capabilities in cybersecurity. With detailed explanations and hands-on practice, participants will gain valuable skills to enhance their security testing toolkit.

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