Python for PRE-ATT&CK Course

An exploration of Python for the PRE-ATT&CK matrix.

59 minutes

Course description

The course demonstrates the use of Python to achieve the objectives outlined in the MITRE PRE-ATT&CK matrix. Python applications include network scanning and exploration of an organization's network infrastructure using DNS.

Syllabus

DNS exploration

Video - 00:16:00
This video demonstrates the use of Python for exploring an organization's DNS infrastructure.
Introduction to open technical databases

Video - 00:05:00
This video introduces the Search Open Technical Databases Technique and methods for performing it.
Network scanning

Video - 00:19:00
This video demonstrates the use of Python for performing network scanning.
Introduction to Scapy

Video - 00:09:00
This video introduces the Python Scapy library for working with network traffic.
Introduction to network scanning

Video - 00:05:00
This video introduces the Active Scanning Technique and methods for performing it.
MITRE PRE-ATT&CK

Video - 00:05:00
This video introduces the MITRE PRE-ATT&CK matrix and the Techniques demonstrated in this course.

Meet the author

Howard Poston

Howard Poston is a copywriter, author, and course developer with experience in cybersecurity and blockchain security, cryptography, and malware analysis. He has an MS in Cyber Operations, a decade of experience in cybersecurity, and over five years of experience as a freelance consultant providing training and content creation for cyber and blockchain security. He is also the creator of over a dozen cybersecurity courses, has authored two books, and has spoken at numerous cybersecurity conferences. He can be reached by email at howard@howardposton.com or via his website at https://www.howardposton.com.
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