Cybersecurity Lab Series
Lab 8: Python Fundamentals
Get started with Python, one of the most powerful and versatile languages for cybersecurity automation. Write simple scripts and apply your knowledge to solve a basic security problem.
📋 Lab Overview
This lab focuses on getting you started with Python, one of the most powerful and versatile languages for cybersecurity automation. You will write simple scripts that demonstrate your understanding of fundamental programming concepts and then apply that knowledge to solve a basic security problem.
✅ Upon completion of this lab, you will be able to:
- Write a simple Python script using variables, loops, and conditional statements
- Apply Python's logic to solve a cybersecurity-related problem
- Explain the purpose of your Python code and its role in automation
📦 Materials & Prerequisites:
- A computer with a working Python environment (e.g., Python 3 installed on Windows, macOS, or in a Linux VM)
- A text editor or IDE for writing Python code (e.g., Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, or IDLE)
- A word processor (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs) for your submission
- Alternative: use the browser-based Python IDE linked in Step 2 — no installation required
Lab complete! You have written Python scripts demonstrating core programming concepts and applied them to a real security use case.