OsTutelage Python Roadmap for Cybersecurity
1. Introduction to Python
- Understand Python basics: variables, data types, and control structures.
- Learn about Python libraries and how to install them using pip.
- Explore Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) for Python like PyCharm or VS
Code.
2. Networking Fundamentals
- Learn about IP addresses, DNS, and basic networking concepts.
- Understand how to use Python for socket programming.
- Use libraries like scapy for network analysis.
3. Python for Web Security
- Understand HTTP, HTTPS, and web protocols.
- Learn to perform web scraping with libraries like BeautifulSoup and requests.
- Explore web application vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF.
4. Working with Cybersecurity Libraries
- Use cryptography library for encryption and decryption.
- Learn about Hashlib for hashing passwords and data.
- Explore Nmap and Paramiko for scanning and SSH-related tasks.
5. Data Analysis and Visualization for Cybersecurity
- Learn to work with pandas for analyzing logs and data.
- Use matplotlib and seaborn for visualizing network or security data.
- Understand patterns in data to detect anomalies.
6. Penetration Testing with Python
- Create simple scripts for scanning networks and discovering vulnerabilities.
- Automate tasks using Python to test systems for weaknesses.
- Learn to use Python with tools like Metasploit.
7. Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
- Understand how malware works and its lifecycle.
- Use Python to analyze files, extract metadata, and perform static analysis.
- Work with tools like PyDbg for debugging malware.
8. Cybersecurity Automation
- Automate repetitive tasks like log analysis and alert generation.
- Create custom scripts for monitoring systems.
- Integrate Python with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools.
9. Advanced Topics
- Dive into machine learning for anomaly detection.
- Learn about blockchain and its role in cybersecurity.
- Explore cloud security and Python's role in securing cloud environments.
10. Practical Projects and Certifications
- Develop a port scanner using Python.
- Create a password manager or encryption tool.
- Prepare for certifications like CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or CompTIA Security+.