Automation & Tools
Automate boring security tasks with password generators, log parsers, and a log analyzer lab.
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Automating Security Tasks
ReadingSpot repetitive SOC and admin chores that scripts should handle instead of humans.
15 min
+21 XP
2
Password Generator Script
ReadingGenerate strong random passwords with Python’s secrets module—not guessable random.
15 min
+21 XP
3
Log Parser Script
ReadingParse text logs line-by-line to count errors, failed logins, or suspicious IPs.
15 min
+21 XP
4
Lab — Build a Log Analyzer
ReadingBuild a small analyzer that summarizes failed auth lines from a sample log file.
25 min
+21 XP
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Quiz — Automation
Practice Quiz10-question quiz on security automation, secrets, and log parsing.
10 min
+21 XP