
Python for Cybersecurity
Automate Threat Detection and Incident Response with PythonBy Yvonne KesslerLength8h 2m
About this audiobook
Python cybersecurity and ethical hacking Python. Python for Cybersecurity is your hands-on guide to building security tools, scanners, and scripts from scratch. Python programming meets cybersecurity skills in this practical, project-driven book. From packet sniffers to password auditors and log analyzers, you'll learn by doing. No fluff—just real code and real attacks. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you'll master Python while defending networks, automating exploits, and writing custom security solutions. This book stands out from Python Crash Course and The Pragmatic Programmer by focusing exclusively on security. Start your journey today.
What You'll Build:
Packet sniffer
Port scanner
Password strength auditor
Log analyzer
Network mapper
SQL injection tester
Keylogger detector
Brute-force script
Each chapter includes a project, code walkthrough, and security tips. You'll also learn to bypass firewalls, crack hashes, and detect intrusions. Yvonne Kessler teaches you to think like a hacker—and defend like one. No prior security experience needed. Just Python basics and a curious mind.
Compare with Python Crash Course by Eric Matthes and The Pragmatic Programmer by David Thomas and Andrew Hunt. While those books teach general programming, this one dives deep into cybersecurity. You'll write tools that actually work on real networks. Perfect for ethical hackers, IT pros, and students.
Get ready to automate attacks, analyze traffic, and secure systems. Python for Cybersecurity is the only book you need to build a complete security toolkit. Start today.
Audiobook details
GenreTechnology
Length8 hrs 2 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
11Chapter 10 — Malware Analysis Fundamentals: Static and Dynamic Techniques
2Preface
12Chapter 11 — API Intelligence: Integrating Threat Feeds and External Services
3Chapter 1 — Your First Sentinel Module: The Python Foundation
13Chapter 12 — Fuzzing and Exploit Development Basics
4Chapter 3 — Object-Oriented Python for Scalable Tools
14Chapter 13 — Secure Coding Practices for Defenders
5Chapter 4 — Network Reconnaissance with Sentinel: Port Scanning and Packet Sniffing
15Chapter 14 — Multi-Platform Deployment: Packaging and Distribution
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6Chapter 5 — Web Intelligence Gathering: HTTP, APIs, and Web Scraping
16Chapter 15 — Incident Response Automation with Sentinel
7Chapter 6 — Data Storage and Log Analysis: Managing Threat Intelligence
17Chapter 16 — Performance Optimization and Parallelism
8Chapter 7 — Cryptography in Action: Encrypting Communications and Data
18Chapter 17 — Testing and Continuous Integration for Security Tools
9Chapter 8 — Automating Security Workflows: Scripting Repetitive Tasks
19Chapter 18 — Capstone: Sentinel Full Deployment and Customization
10Chapter 9 — Web Application Security Testing with Python
20About the Author