PYTHON IN CYBERSECURITY: STRENGTHENING DIGITAL DEFENSE
Keywords:
Python, cybersecurity, penetration testing, malware analysis, network security, automation, ethical hacking, cryptographyAbstract
Cybersecurity has become a critical field in safeguarding digital assets from sophisticated threats. Python, known for its simplicity and versatility, plays a vital role in empowering cybersecurity professionals to detect, analyze, and mitigate cyberattacks. This paper comprehensively explores Python's application in penetration testing, malware analysis, network security, and automation. It further highlights Python's role in developing custom security tools and discusses its advantages and challenges in cybersecurity.
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