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Python Programming for Security Analysts & Professionals (TTPS4894)

4.6 out of 5 rating Last updated 14/11/2024   English

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Duration

4 Days

24 CPD hours

Overview

This course is approximately 50% hands-on, combining expert lecture, real-world demonstrations and group discussions with machine-based practical labs and exercises. Our engaging instructors and mentors are highly experienced practitioners who bring years of current 'on-the-job' experience into every classroom. Throughout the hands-on course students will learn to write essential Python scripts using the most current and efficient skills and techniques.
Working in a hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will learn to:
Create working Python scripts following best practices
Use python data types appropriately
Read and write files with both text and binary data
Search and replace text with regular expressions
Get familiar with the standard library and its work-saving modules
Use lesser known but powerful Python data types
Create 'real-world', professional Python applications
Work with dates, times, and calendars
Know when to use collections such as lists, dictionaries, and sets
Understand Pythonic features such as comprehensions and iterators
Write robust code using exception handling
Write Secure Python Applications
Perform Log File Analysis
Work with Security Filters, Packet Analysis and related Analytics
Optional: Working with RESTful Services

Description

This course is for experienced security professionals new to Python. You will gain practical, hands-on knowledge that leads you student from the basics of writing and running Python scripts to more advanced features. This course is tailored specifically for Security Analysts and others who wish to use Python functionality for security-related tasks such as log manipulation or forensics. This course is essential for security professionals that are performing security reviews and audits of Python applications or are supporting development teams in implementing better defenses in Python.

An Overview of Python
  • What is python
  • 1 -- An overview of Python
  • What is python
  • Python Timeline
  • Advantages/Disadvantages of Python
  • Getting help with pydoc
The Python Environment
  • Starting Python
  • Using the interpreter
  • Running a Python script
  • Python scripts on Unix/Windows
  • Editors and IDEs
Getting Started
  • Using variables
  • Builtin functions
  • Strings
  • Numbers
  • Converting among types
  • Writing to the screen
  • Command line parameters
Flow Control
  • About flow control
  • White space
  • Conditional expressions
  • Relational and Boolean operators
  • While loops
  • Alternate loop exits
Sequences
  • About sequences
  • Lists and list methods
  • Tuples
  • Indexing and slicing
  • Iterating through a sequence
  • Sequence functions, keywords, and operators
  • List comprehensions
  • Generator Expressions
  • Nested sequences
Working with files
  • File overview
  • Opening a text file
  • Reading a text file
  • Writing to a text file
  • Reading and writing raw (binary) data
  • Converting binary data with struct
Dictionaries and Sets
  • About dictionaries
  • Creating dictionaries
  • Iterating through a dictionary
  • About sets
  • Creating sets
  • Working with sets
Functions
  • Defining functions
  • Parameters
  • Global and local scope
  • Nested functions
  • Returning values
Sorting
  • The sorted() function
  • Alternate keys
  • Lambda functions
  • Sorting collections
Errors and Exception Handling
  • Syntax errors
  • Exceptions
  • Using try/catch/else/finally
  • Handling multiple exceptions
  • Ignoring exceptions
Modules and Packages
  • The import statement
  • Module search path
  • Creating modules and Using packages
  • Function and Module aliases
Working with Classes
  • About o-o programming
  • Defining classes
  • Constructors
  • Methods
  • Instance data
  • Properties
  • Class methods and data
Regular Expressions
  • RE syntax overview
  • RE Objects
  • Searching and matching
  • Compilation flags
  • Groups and special groups
  • Replacing text
  • Splitting strings
The standard library
  • The sys module
  • Launching external programs
  • The string module
  • Reading CSV data
Dates and times
  • Working with dates and times
  • Translating timestamps
  • Parsing dates from text
Working with the file system
  • Paths, directories, and filenames
  • Checking for existence
  • Permissions and other file attributes
  • Walking directory trees
  • Creating filters with fileinput
  • Security and File Access
Network services
  • Grabbing web content
  • Detecting Malformed Input
Writing secure Python applications
  • Parsing command-line options
  • Getting help with pydoc
  • Safely handling untrusted data
  • Managing eval() permissions
  • Potential insecure packages
  • Embedding code snippets in Python
  • Embedding authentication data in Python
  • Potentially dangerous operations:
  • File access
  • Operating system access
  • Calls to external services
  • Called to external data sources
  • Static analysis tools such as Bandit
Log File Analysis
  • Raw log file manipulation
  • Fail2Ban
  • Customizing Fail2Ban with Python
Security Filters
  • SQL-Injection Detection
  • ModSecurity CRS filtering
Packet Analysis
  • Packet Sniffing in Python
Analytics
  • Security Logging and Analytics
  • Attack Detection and Defense
  • Python and Spark High-Level Overview
RESTful Web Services
  • What is Flask
  • Developing a Flask Web service
  • Mapping resources using URLs
  • Mapping resources using HTTP
  • Negotiating data content
Additional course details:

Nexus Humans Python Programming for Security Analysts & Professionals (TTPS4894) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward.

This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts.

Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success.

While we feel this is the best course for the Python Programming for Security Analysts & Professionals (TTPS4894) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you.

Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

FAQ for the Python Programming for Security Analysts & Professionals (TTPS4894) Course

Available Delivery Options for the Python Programming for Security Analysts & Professionals (TTPS4894) training.
  • Live Instructor Led Classroom Online (Live Online)
  • Traditional Instructor Led Classroom (TILT/ILT)
  • Delivery at your offices in London or anywhere in the UK
  • Private dedicated course as works for your staff.
How many CPD hours does the Python Programming for Security Analysts & Professionals (TTPS4894) training provide?

The 4 day. Python Programming for Security Analysts & Professionals (TTPS4894) training course give you up to 24 CPD hours/structured learning hours. If you need a letter or certificate in a particular format for your association, organisation or professional body please just ask.

What is the correct audience for the Python Programming for Security Analysts & Professionals (TTPS4894) training?

This course is tailored specifically for Security Analysts and others new to Python, who wish to learn and use Python functionality for security-related tasks such as log manipulation or forensics. Students are required to have some basic programming experience and exposure prior to attending this course. Students should have basic development experience in any programming language, along with a working, user-level knowledge of Unix/Linux, Mac, or Windows.

Do you provide training for the Python Programming for Security Analysts & Professionals (TTPS4894).

Yes we provide corporate training, dedicated training and closed classes for the Python Programming for Security Analysts & Professionals (TTPS4894). This can take place anywhere in UK including, England, Scotland, Cymru (Wales) or Northern Ireland or live online allowing you to have your teams from across UK or further afield to attend a single training event saving travel and delivery expenses.

What is the duration of the Python Programming for Security Analysts & Professionals (TTPS4894) program.

The Python Programming for Security Analysts & Professionals (TTPS4894) training takes place over 4 day(s), with each day lasting approximately 8 hours including small and lunch breaks to ensure that the delegates get the most out of the day.

Why are Nexus Human the best provider for the Python Programming for Security Analysts & Professionals (TTPS4894)?
Nexus Human are recognised as one of the best training companies as they and their trainers have won and hold many awards and titles including having previously won the Small Firms Best Trainer award, national training partner of the year for UK on multiple occasions, having trainers in the global top 30 instructor awards in 2012, 2019 and 2021. Nexus Human has also been nominated for the Tech Excellence awards multiple times. Learning Performance institute (LPI) external training provider sponsor 2024.
Is there a discount code for the Python Programming for Security Analysts & Professionals (TTPS4894) training.

Yes, the discount code PENPAL5 is currently available for the Python Programming for Security Analysts & Professionals (TTPS4894) training. Other discount codes may also be available but only one discount code or special offer can be used for each booking. This discount code is available for companies and individuals.

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When you organise training, we understand that there is a risk that some people may fall ill, become unavailable. To mitigate the risk we include training insurance for each delegate enrolled on our public schedule, they are welcome to sit on the same Public class within 6 months at no charge, if the case arises.

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