T-06
Security Automation & Tool Development
Build the tools that defend the infrastructure.
You will write custom Python and Bash scripts that automate detection, response, and analysis tasks. By the end, you are not just using security tools — you are building them. This track requires comfort with coding. It produces the students that security teams fight to hire.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Competencies you will build.
Python for Security Writing scripts that automate reconnaissance, analysis, alerting, and response tasks.
Bash Scripting Leveraging the Linux shell for efficient security workflow automation.
Custom Tool Development Building purpose-specific tools that solve real operational security problems.
API Integration Connecting security tools programmatically to build automated pipelines.
Playbook Automation Turning manual SOC procedures into code that runs without human intervention.
Secure Development Practices Writing automation tools that are themselves secure — not introducing new vulnerabilities.
WHAT'S INSIDE
Modules in this track.
This track draws from the following modules in the LaunchPad catalog. Each module is a focused unit of instruction with practical exercises.
PHASE 01 Phase 1: The Foundation (Month 1)
M01 Linux Operations & Command Line TECHNICAL
M02 Python for Cybersecurity (Core Syntax) TECHNICAL
M03 Cybersecurity Fundamentals TECHNICAL
M04 Analytical Problem Solving PROFESSIONAL
PHASE 02 Phase 2: Scripting & Automation (Months 2-3)
M01 Bash Scripting TECHNICAL
M02 Network Scanning (Understanding what to automate) TECHNICAL
M03 AI for Defense (Using AI APIs) TECHNICAL
M04 Playbook Design & Automation TECHNICAL
M05 Time Management & Productivity PROFESSIONAL
PHASE 03 Phase 3: Development & Integration (Months 4-5)
M01 Developing Custom Security Tools TECHNICAL
M02 API Security Testing (Building & Breaking) TECHNICAL
M03 Secure Coding Practices TECHNICAL
M04 Code Review & Static Analysis TECHNICAL
M05 Team Collaboration Dynamics PROFESSIONAL
PHASE 04 Phase 4: Career Launch (Month 6)
M01 LLM Security (Building secure AI agents) TECHNICAL
M02 Portfolio Development (GitHub) PROFESSIONAL
M03 Interview Preparation & Mock Sessions PROFESSIONAL
PREREQUISITES
What you need before you start.
- — Ability to write basic Python or Bash scripts.
- — Understand what a function is.
- — No advanced programming required.
WHO THIS IS FOR
This track is right for you if...
- — Developers who want to move into security.
- — Students who want to work in security engineering rather than operations.
Ready to start?
Enrollment is done through direct contact. We will confirm availability and walk you through the first steps.