Python 101 for Hackers

Learn Python with a focus on concepts & modules important for hacking

What you'll learn
The difference between Python2 and Python3
How to install, setup and configure a Python environment
Fundamental Python programming concepts
Python programming concepts useful for solving hacking and automation tasks
How to leverage and extend Python using common and hacking focused modules
Practical examples demonstrating how to perform brute forcing, password cracking and SQL injections using Python
The importance of documenting and commenting your work
Recommendations to continue mastering Python moving forward as a hacker
Requirements
Patience and a willingness to learn
A computing environment (Windows, Linux, Mac) with at least 8GB of RAM and 20GB of disk space
Prior virtualization (Virtual Box) knowledge preferred
Description
The Python 101 for Hackers course teaches an introduction to Python programming and concepts, with a focus on techniques, modules and examples which are useful for a hacker. No prior Python programming knowledge is required to be successful in this introductory course.

Students should take this Python 101 for Hackers course if they are interested in:

Understanding fundamental Python programming concepts, required to automate common hacking and bug bounty related tasks

Learning how to identify and mitigate Python programming errors which may occur when attempting to execute code snippets or proof of concept (PoC) scripts

Bridging the gap between generic programming concepts and practical hacking applications such as password cracking, web login brute forcing or exploitation of SQL injections

What will I learn?

The following concepts will be taught in this course:

The difference between Python2 and Python3, and how to leverage both as hacking and automation tools

How to install, setup and configure a Python environment in Kali Linux with Virtual Box

Fundamental programming concepts: variables, data types, string formatting, booleans, operators, tuples, lists, dictionaries, sets conditionals, functions and loops

Python programming concepts useful for solving hacking and automation tasks: reading files, writing files, handling user input, exception and error handling, comprehensions and lambdas

How to leverage and extend Python using common and hacking focused modules

Practical examples demonstrating how to perform SSH login brute forcing, SHA256 password cracking, web login form brute forcing and SQL injection exploitation using Python

Understanding the importance of documenting and commenting your work and recommendations to continue mastering Python and programming moving forward

Who this course is for:
Information security professionals and students, looking to expand their technical skillset