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Course Description

'Python for Networking II' is an advanced course tailored for students seeking proficiency in network information gathering and security, building upon the foundational knowledge of its prerequisite, 'Python for Networking I'. Starting with gathering server information, students learn to extract data from sources using tools like Shodan, BinaryEdge, and DNSPython, employing socket modules to acquire vital server details, including vulnerable addresses through fuzzing techniques.

Moving into server interactions, the course covers connecting to FTP, SFTP, and SSH servers, building anonymous FTP scanners, and using paramiko, pysftp for secure SSH connections, coupled with security checks using ssh-audit tools. Moreover, students delve into implementing SSH clients and servers with asyncSSH and asyncio modules, strengthening their understanding of secure communication protocols. We also tackle working with network scanning tools like Nmap, covering scanning modes, vulnerability discovery using NMap scripts, and using os and subprocess modules for NMap operations. Additionally, the course delves into vulnerability scanners like Nessus and OpenVAS, introducing students to vulnerabilities, exploits, and accessing OpenVAS functionalities through Python.

We finalise with exploration of server vulnerabilities within web applications, deciphering vulnerabilities in CMS web applications, identifying SQL vulnerabilities, Heartbleed, SSL/TLS vulnerabilities, and scanning TLS/SSL configurations using tools like SSLyze. This comprehensive curriculum equips students with advanced skills essential for network observation, server interaction, vulnerability assessment, and web application security using Python-based tools and modules.