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Episode 114: Getting Started in Python Cybersecurity and Forensics

The Real Python Podcast

Jun 17, 2022 1h 1m

Are you interested in a career in security using Python? Would you like to stay ahead of potential vulnerabilities in your Python applications? This week on the show, James Pleger talks about Python information security, incident response, and forensics.

James has been doing information security for over fifteen years, working at some of the biggest companies, government agencies, and startups. He shares numerous Python resources to dive into detecting threats and improving your projects.

We discuss how to learn about security topics and get involved in the community. Make sure you check out the massive collection of links in the show notes this week.

Course Spotlight: Exploring HTTPS and Cryptography in Python

In this course, you’ll gain a working knowledge of the various factors that combine to keep communications over the Internet safe. You’ll see concrete examples of how to keep information secure and use cryptography to build your own Python HTTPS application.

Topics:

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:28 – How did you find the show?
00:02:00 – Evolution of roles in security
00:04:09 – Why is Python leveraged in security?
00:07:51 – Red team vs blue team
00:10:16 – Application security and bug bounties
00:13:31 – What’s your background?
00:14:07 – Company focus between regulations vs engineering
00:18:09 – Ways to get involved and keep learning
00:21:56 – Different perspective from computer science
00:23:35 – Red vs blue reprise
00:25:07 – Shifting landscape of vulnerabilities
00:30:06 – How do you approach tests?
00:32:30 – Incident response
00:35:54 – Video Course Spotlight
00:37:19 – Where does Python come in during an incident?
00:43:08 – Crossing into forensic research
00:48:43 – Where to practice security research and learn more?
00:51:41 – What’s the security community like?
00:56:05 – What are you excited about in the world of Python?
00:57:53 – What do you want to learn next?
01:00:17 – Where can people learn more about what you do?
01:00:39 – Thanks and goodbye

Security Specific Tools Written in Python:

Incident Response and Memory Forensics:

Honeypot Resources:

Bug Bounty Programs:

Security and Hacking Conferences:

Additional Links:

Level Up Your Python Skills With These Courses:

Exploring HTTPS and Cryptography in Python

Get Started With Django Part 3: Django View Authorization

Django View Authorization: Restricting Access

Testing Your Code With pytest

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