Python for Security · Lesson 5 of 12
Python for security
Code is a security superpower
Security professionals use Python to automate tasks, parse logs, scan, and build small tools. You do not need to be a software engineer, just enough Python to read and write useful scripts.
Here is a tiny security-flavoured script you can run right now: checking whether passwords meet a basic policy.
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Run it, then change the rule (say, require 14 characters). Small scripts like this are the heart of security automation. For a full grounding, our RiseAfrica Python course is a great companion, along with the resources below.
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Exercise
Exercise — check your understanding
Write a function only_digits(s) that returns True if the string is all digits (a quick check for things like a PIN), and False otherwise.
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