Python for Cybersecurity
Automate Threat Detection and Incident Response with PythonBy Yvonne Kessler
Length8h 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
Publish dateSep 30, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Preface
2Chapter 1 — Your First Sentinel Module: The Python Foundation
3Chapter 2 — Structuring Code for Security: Functions, Modules, and Error Handling
4Chapter 3 — Object-Oriented Python for Scalable Tools
5Chapter 4 — Network Reconnaissance with Sentinel: Port Scanning and Packet Sniffing
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6Chapter 5 — Web Intelligence Gathering: HTTP, APIs, and Web Scraping
7Chapter 6 — Data Storage and Log Analysis: Managing Threat Intelligence
8Chapter 7 — Cryptography in Action: Encrypting Communications and Data
9Chapter 8 — Automating Security Workflows: Scripting Repetitive Tasks
10Chapter 9 — Web Application Security Testing with Python
11Chapter 10 — Malware Analysis Fundamentals: Static and Dynamic Techniques
12Chapter 11 — API Intelligence: Integrating Threat Feeds and External Services
13Chapter 12 — Fuzzing and Exploit Development Basics
14Chapter 13 — Secure Coding Practices for Defenders
15Chapter 14 — Multi-Platform Deployment: Packaging and Distribution
16Chapter 15 — Incident Response Automation with Sentinel
17Chapter 16 — Performance Optimization and Parallelism
18Chapter 17 — Testing and Continuous Integration for Security Tools
19Chapter 18 — Capstone: Sentinel Full Deployment and Customization
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