Developing Ethical Hacking Tools with Python

Course details

If you work as a cybersecurity analyst or penetration tester, you need to stay up to date with the latest tools in the field. In this course, explore cutting-edge cybersecurity strategies for developing and deploying ethical hacking tools in Python. Follow along with expert instruction from Cybrary, the industry-leading cybersecurity training platform. Discover insights and practical advice on state-of-the-art ethical hacking techniques, including how to combine modules and automate information gathering, write a keylogger, use brute-forcing to crack ZIP passwords, and more. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with powerful new skills and prepared to start creating your own ethical hacking tools in Python.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Introduction
02 - Why cybersecurity analysts and penetration testers need Python

1. Automating Information Gathering

03 - A review of the typical pen testing process
04 - Combining Python modules for active information gathering - Part 1
05 - Combining Python modules for active information gathering - Part 2

2. Writing a Keylogger in Python

06 - Writing a keylogger in Python - Part 1
07 - Writing a keylogger in Python - Part 2
08 - Writing a keylogger in Python - Part 3

3. ZIP Password Brute-Forcing in Python

09 - Brute-forcing ZIP passwords with Python - Part 1
10 - Brute-forcing ZIP passwords with Python - Part 2
11 - Brute-forcing ZIP passwords with Python - Part 3

Conclusion

12 - Additional resources

Developing Ethical Hacking Tools with Python

Authors

Cybrary