If you’ve ever wanted to learn ethical hacking, write your own Python cybersecurity tools, or understand how real-world hackers break systems—this book is for you.
I'm Logan Xander, and I wrote this book to be the guide I wish I had when I started. No fluff. No overwhelming theory. Just clear, actionable code you can use to scan networks, analyze vulnerabilities, crack passwords, build custom exploits, and defend against attacks—all with Python.
Whether you're a complete beginner or an IT pro ready to level up, you’ll go beyond tutorials and build tools used in real penetration testing, malware analysis, and network forensics. You’ll learn by doing—hands-on.
What You’ll Learn How to use Python for cybersecurity operationsScan and analyze networks with custom scriptsWrite Python tools for password cracking and encryptionDetect malware and automate forensic investigationsUse Python to identify vulnerabilities and patch themBuild tools for web security, penetration testing, and incident responseUnderstand how real-world exploits work—and how to stop them Real-World Projects You’ll Python-based port scanner
A custom vulnerability scanner
A brute-force password cracker
An automated web scraping and scanning tool
Scripts for malware detection and cryptography
Python tools for incident response and log analysis
Who This Book is ethical hackersCybersecurity studentsSelf-taught codersIT professionalsAnyone who wants to learn hacking with Python—ethically and practically Why This Book Is are thousands of books that teach Python. But very few show you how to use Python the way hackers and security engineers actually use it.
This book doesn’t waste your time. I focus on the skills that matter—and I explain every concept in plain English, with working examples you can test, tweak, and expand. You don’t need fancy tools or a powerful laptop. If you’ve got a browser and a brain, you can get started.
Start thinking like a hacker. Learn to code like a defender. Let me show you how to build powerful tools that can uncover, exploit—and secure—the vulnerabilities in today’s digital world.
Stop contemplating whether or this is the right choice. Make the move and let’s get started.