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Python Learning Plan Checklist Yashu

This document outlines an 8-week Python learning plan focused on cybersecurity and scripting, structured into four phases: basics, intermediate, security scripting, and advanced topics with mini projects. Each week includes specific tasks such as learning data types, file handling, and creating security tools. By the end of the plan, participants will have a solid understanding of Python and be prepared to automate cybersecurity tasks and use various tools.

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Python Learning Plan Checklist Yashu

This document outlines an 8-week Python learning plan focused on cybersecurity and scripting, structured into four phases: basics, intermediate, security scripting, and advanced topics with mini projects. Each week includes specific tasks such as learning data types, file handling, and creating security tools. By the end of the plan, participants will have a solid understanding of Python and be prepared to automate cybersecurity tasks and use various tools.

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Two-Month Python Learning Plan for Cybersecurity and Scripting

Overview

This 8-week roadmap is designed to take you from zero to confident beginner in Python, with a focus on

cybersecurity applications. Each week includes daily checklist items.

Weeks 1-2: Python Basics

- [ ] Learn Variables and Data Types

- [ ] Understand Control Flow (if/else, loops)

- [ ] Write Functions and Modular Programs

- [ ] Complete exercises on Automate the Boring Stuff with Python

- [ ] Finish the Codecademy Python Course

- [ ] Complete beginner modules on freeCodeCamp Python

Weeks 3-4: Intermediate Python

- [ ] Practice File Handling (reading/writing files)

- [ ] Study Error and Exception Handling

- [ ] Learn and Practice Regular Expressions

- [ ] Explore os, sys, re Libraries

- [ ] Complete tutorials on Real Python

- [ ] Solve challenges on HackerRank Python

Weeks 5-6: Python for Security Scripting

- [ ] Understand Networking with socket

- [ ] Perform Log Analysis and Filtering

- [ ] Automate Simple Security Tasks

- [ ] Create a Port Scanner

- [ ] Create a Log File Filter Script

- [ ] Read Black Hat Python

- [ ] Watch tutorials from NetworkChuck

- [ ] Watch tutorials from John Hammond


Two-Month Python Learning Plan for Cybersecurity and Scripting

Weeks 7-8: Advanced Topics + Mini Projects

- [ ] Write Custom Security Tools

- [ ] Integrate with Shodan/VirusTotal APIs

- [ ] Ethically Scrape Public Info

- [ ] Build a Basic Vulnerability Scanner

- [ ] Create an API-based Threat Intel Collector

- [ ] Complete labs on TryHackMe

- [ ] Attempt scripting challenges on HackTheBox Skills

Bonus Tips for Success

- [ ] Be consistent (30-45 minutes daily)

- [ ] Start mini-projects early

- [ ] Document your journey on GitHub

- [ ] Network with others on r/learnpython and r/netsec

Final Advice

By the end of this 2-month plan, you will:

- Understand Python basics and intermediate concepts

- Be able to automate cybersecurity tasks

- Be ready to dive into tools like Metasploit, Nmap scripting, etc.

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