Security Programming: Python Scripting Essentials

Python is ubiquitous in modern desktop server and cloud computing environments. The ability to identify when to use Python along with a working knowledge of how to write and run a Python script are beneficial skills in secure coding. In this course youll explore the essential elements of Python scripting and the standard scenarios in which this language is preferable. First youll identify different Python scripts based on their features. Next youll learn how to work with variables containers including lists dictionaries and tuples conditionals loops and functions in a Python script. Youll learn how to carry out module imports and file reading and writing using a PowerShell script. Finally youll learn how to use a Python script to make a web request.