Module 5: Cybersecurity Tools

Time Required: 1 Hour

5.1 Module outline and expected learning outcomes

• Students will be introduced to the basic scripting for cybersecurity environments
• Describe and demonstrate scripting basic programming language
• Encourage students to take on further study to develop basic scripting skills

5.2 Introduction to HTML

• Introduction of HTML
• Define HTML and common terminology related to HTML
• Viewing and understanding page sources

5.2 Introduction to Python

• Students will be introduced basic programming language i.e.
  • Mathematical operations
  • Print statements
  • Print strings
  • Difference between an integer and a float
  • Declare a variable
  • Use input() statement
  • Use conditional statements if, elif and else
  • Use comparison operators
  • Boolean data type, etc

5.3 Introduction to Linux and terminal commands

• Define and introduce the basic structure and characteristics of the Linux operating system
• Introduction to a command shell
• How a BASH differs from a DOS command prompt
• How to execute commands in the terminal