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The document outlines a 16-week study plan for learning Cybersecurity with Python, covering topics such as ethical hacking, networking, cryptography, web security, malware analysis, penetration testing, and incident response. Each section includes practical exercises to reinforce learning, such as writing scripts, building tools, and analyzing logs. The final weeks focus on project work and career preparation, encouraging the development of a portfolio and job search strategies.

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The document outlines a 16-week study plan for learning Cybersecurity with Python, covering topics such as ethical hacking, networking, cryptography, web security, malware analysis, penetration testing, and incident response. Each section includes practical exercises to reinforce learning, such as writing scripts, building tools, and analyzing logs. The final weeks focus on project work and career preparation, encouraging the development of a portfolio and job search strategies.

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Cybersecurity with Python

Cybersecurity with Python - Study Plan & Time Table

Week 1-2: Introduction to Cybersecurity & Python Basics


Topics:
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Ethical Hacking vs Black Hat Hacking
- Python Basics (Syntax, Variables, Data Types, Control Flow)
- Python Functions & Modules
- Working with Files in Python
- Setting Up Python for Cybersecurity (Installing Libraries, Virtual Environments)
Practical:
- Write simple Python scripts for automation
- File handling exercises

Week 3-4: Networking & Protocols


Topics:
- Basics of Computer Networks
- OSI & TCP/IP Model
- HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SSH, and DNS
- Sockets in Python
- Packet Sniffing with Python
Practical:
- Create a simple Python script to fetch website data using requests
- Build a simple port scanner in Python

Week 5-6: Cryptography & Encryption


Topics:
- Introduction to Cryptography
- Hashing Algorithms (MD5, SHA-256)
- Symmetric & Asymmetric Encryption (AES, RSA)
- Python Libraries: hashlib, cryptography, PyCrypto
- Encoding & Decoding Techniques (Base64, Hex Encoding)
Practical:

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- Implement password hashing with SHA-256
- Encrypt & Decrypt messages using AES/RSA

Week 7-8: Web Security & Vulnerability Analysis


Topics:
- Common Web Vulnerabilities (XSS, SQL Injection, CSRF, SSRF, RCE)
- Web Scraping with Python
- Automating Vulnerability Scanning
- Python Libraries: BeautifulSoup, Selenium, Scapy
Practical:
- Build a simple web scraper
- Detect SQL Injection vulnerability with Python

Week 9-10: Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering


Topics:
- Introduction to Malware & Types of Malware
- Static & Dynamic Malware Analysis
- Reverse Engineering Basics
- Python for Analyzing Malware
Practical:
- Write a simple keylogger in Python
- Scan files for malware signatures

Week 11-12: Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking


Topics:
- Penetration Testing Methodology
- Writing Custom Exploits with Python
- Automating Ethical Hacking Tasks
- Python Libraries: Metasploit, pwntools
Practical:
- Automate brute force attacks using Python
- Exploit a simple vulnerable machine (like Metasploitable)

Week 13-14: Cyber Threat Intelligence & Incident Response

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Topics:
- Threat Intelligence & Log Analysis
- Python for Log Analysis & SIEM
- Digital Forensics Basics
- Python Libraries: Volatility, Pandas
Practical:
- Analyze logs for suspicious activities
- Extract forensic artifacts using Python

Week 15-16: Final Project & Career Preparation


Topics:
- Work on a Cybersecurity Project
- Creating a Portfolio & GitHub Repository
- Resume Building & Job Search Strategies
Project Ideas:
- Develop an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) using Python
- Automate Network Packet Analysis
- Create a Cybersecurity Dashboard

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