Hands-on Python: Cyber Sec

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

Information security topics have become household conversation starters, with the 2016 election having brought the subject to public attention. Corporate data security breaches have impacted consumers in novel ways and several leaks or other revelations have called into question the value of domestic government surveillance programs. Behind each big breach announcement or attack attribution is an analyst or team(s) of analysts often working through complex data sets to get to a clear understanding of the situation. This course will equip participants with the Python programming skills required to take on security investigations like these and help them to prepare for technical interviews (which are often a requirement in the field). Each week the lesson material will pair a foundational concept in cyber security to a foundational programming skill. We recommend this course for those interested in investigative work as well as those who wish to work in policy or strategic roles who will often read and respond to investigative products. This course is designed for beginners new to Python and new to coding in general. It's designed to support and enable cross-disciplinary work, treating technical and non-technical skills as import and closely related. This is a great opportunity to get in-person instruction designed to build technical skills for unconventional coders.