Python for Offensive Security
RCCE students will learn automation of attack workflows using Python scripting. RCCE students will learn to apply industry-standard tools and techniques to identify weaknesses and verify security controls. The course covers practical scenarios ranging from initial setup to final reporting. RCCE students will learn to analyze complex systems and think like an attacker to better defend the organization. This comprehensive course delivers practical knowledge applicable to real-world cybersecurity operations. Starting from foundational concepts, RCCE students will learn through a combination of concept explanation, practical demonstration, and hands-on exercises.
- Security Engineers building defensive controls
- Security Analysts and Blue Team members
- Systems Administrators with security responsibilities
- GRC and Risk Professionals supporting controls
- Professionals implementing Python for Offensive Security
- Explain Course Overview fundamentals
- Execute hands-on tasks for what you will learn
- Execute hands-on tasks for topic map — 18 core subtopics
- Execute hands-on tasks for 1. python offensive environment setup
- Execute hands-on tasks for 3. network socket programming
- Execute hands-on tasks for 4. network reconnaissance & scanning
- Execute hands-on tasks for 5. service enumeration & banners
- Execute hands-on tasks for 6. vulnerability scan automation
- Execute hands-on tasks for 7. web application attack scripts
- Execute hands-on tasks for 9. password attacks & credentials
- Execute hands-on tasks for python offensive environment setup
- Execute hands-on tasks for virtual environment config
| Module 01 | Course Overview |
| Module 02 | What You Will Learn |
| Module 03 | Topic Map — 18 Core Subtopics |
| Module 04 | 1. Python Offensive Environment Setup |
| Module 05 | 3. Network Socket Programming |
| Module 06 | 4. Network Reconnaissance & Scanning |
| Module 07 | 5. Service Enumeration & Banners |
| Module 08 | 6. Vulnerability Scan Automation |
| Module 09 | 7. Web Application Attack Scripts |
| Module 10 | 9. Password Attacks & Credentials |
| Module 11 | Python Offensive Environment Setup |
| Module 12 | Virtual Environment Config |
| Module 13 | Essential Libraries |
| Module 14 | Kali Linux Python3 integration |
All hands-on labs run on Rocheston Rose X OS. Students practice python for offensive security by implementing the controls discussed in class, with a focus on real-world deployment, monitoring, and validation.
- Lab 1: Explain Course Overview fundamentals
- Lab 2: Execute hands-on tasks for what you will learn
- Lab 3: Execute hands-on tasks for topic map — 18 core subtopics
- Lab 4: Execute hands-on tasks for 1. python offensive environment setup
- Lab 5: Execute hands-on tasks for 3. network socket programming
Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive an official RCCE Course Completion Certificate for Python for Offensive Security, verifiable through the Rocheston certification portal.
- Full access to all course materials and slide decks
- Hands-on lab access on Rocheston Rose X OS environment
- Access to Rocheston CyberNotes
- Access to Rocheston Zelfire — EDR/XDR SIEM platform
- Access to Rocheston Raven — online cyber range exercise platform
- Access to Rocheston Vulnerability Vines AI