Python for Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

Course Overview

• Course Title: Python for Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
• Instructor: Neamatullah Ekhteyari
• Target Audience:
  • Beginners with no coding experience
  • IT professionals looking to expand their skills
  • Individuals curious about ethical hacking and cybersecurity
• Prerequisites:
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • A computer with at least 4GB RAM (for virtual machines)
  • Curiosity to explore cybersecurity ethically

Curriculum Highlights

• Key Topics Covered:
  • Setting up an ethical hacking lab with Kali Linux and Python
  • Python basics through cybersecurity-focused examples
  • Developing socket communication tools
  • Creating and decrypting encrypted files with Python
  • Building malware-like tools: keyloggers, backdoors, and trojans
  • Sniffing packets and analyzing network traffic with Scapy
  • Detecting ARP spoofing attacks
  • Remotely controlling machines using Telnet and SSH in Python
  • Cracking passwords and hashes using Python scripting
  • Packaging Python programs into Windows executables
  • Automating website blocking and creating background-running services
• Key Skills Learned:
  • Setting up a professional virtual lab with Kali Linux and Windows
  • Mastering Python basics with cybersecurity-focused examples
  • Automating tasks using loops, functions, and control flow
  • Building secure file encryption and decryption tools
  • Developing advanced socket programs: client-server chat, file sharing, command execution
  • Sniffing network packets and extracting data using Scapy
  • Creating powerful ARP spoofing tools and detection systems
  • Writing a remote access backdoor and command execution system
  • Converting Python scripts into Windows executables (.exe)
  • Creating malware with persistence that runs on system startup
  • Building and automating a website blocker for Linux and Windows
  • Cracking hashed passwords, ZIP files, and Windows login passwords
  • Using Telnet and SSH protocols to control machines remotely

Course Format

• Duration: 17.5 hours on-demand video
• Format: Self-paced online course
• Resources:
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Certificate of completion