Python for Ethical Hacking

  1. Setting Up the Development Environment
    1. Installing Python
      1. Downloading and Installing Python
        1. Python Version Considerations for Security
          1. Verifying Installation and PATH Configuration
            1. Package Management with pip
              1. Installing Packages
                1. Upgrading Packages
                  1. Uninstalling Packages
                    1. Requirements Files
                    2. Virtual Environment Management
                      1. Creating Virtual Environments with venv
                        1. Activating and Deactivating Environments
                          1. Managing Dependencies
                            1. Environment Isolation Benefits
                          2. Choosing Development Tools
                            1. Integrated Development Environments
                              1. Visual Studio Code
                                1. Python Extensions
                                  1. Debugging Features
                                    1. Terminal Integration
                                    2. PyCharm
                                      1. Community vs Professional Edition
                                        1. Security-Focused Plugins
                                          1. Code Analysis Features
                                          2. Sublime Text
                                            1. Package Control
                                              1. Python Customization
                                            2. Command Line Tools
                                              1. Terminal and Shell Configuration
                                                1. Text Editors for Quick Edits
                                                  1. Version Control with Git
                                                2. Essential Lab Setup
                                                  1. Virtualization Software
                                                    1. VirtualBox
                                                      1. Installation and Configuration
                                                        1. Virtual Machine Management
                                                          1. Snapshot Functionality
                                                          2. VMware Workstation
                                                            1. Installation and Configuration
                                                              1. Advanced Networking Features
                                                            2. Target Practice Environments
                                                              1. Metasploitable
                                                                1. Downloading and Importing
                                                                  1. Initial Configuration
                                                                    1. Available Vulnerabilities
                                                                    2. OWASP WebGoat
                                                                      1. Installation Methods
                                                                        1. Web Interface Navigation
                                                                          1. Lesson Structure
                                                                          2. DVWA
                                                                            1. Installation and Setup
                                                                              1. Security Level Configuration
                                                                                1. Available Challenges
                                                                                2. Kali Linux
                                                                                  1. Installation Options
                                                                                    1. Pre-installed Security Tools
                                                                                      1. Custom Tool Integration
                                                                                    2. Network Configuration for Labs
                                                                                      1. Host-Only Networks
                                                                                        1. Bridged Networks
                                                                                          1. NAT Networks
                                                                                            1. Custom Network Topologies
                                                                                            2. Lab Environment Security
                                                                                              1. Isolating Practice Networks
                                                                                                1. Preventing Accidental Exposure
                                                                                                  1. Backup and Recovery Procedures

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