python-projects

Security-Focused Python Projects

Small Python scripts and study exercises used to practise cybersecurity concepts, automation, and defensive thinking.

This folder is intentionally limited to security-related Python work. General coursework exercises live in the separate bsc-cybersecurity repository.

Structure

python-projects/
├── tools/
│   ├── log_analyzer.py
│   ├── password_audit.py
│   ├── password_generator.py
│   └── port_scanner.py
├── simulators/
│   ├── login_firewall.py
│   └── soc_analyst_simulator.py
├── study-notes/
│   ├── malware_study.py
│   ├── physical_security_study.py
│   ├── security_fundamentals_study.py
│   ├── social_engineering_study.py
│   └── threat_actors_study.py
└── sample-logs/
    └── server.log

Tools

• tools/password_audit.py - Checks password strength against length, uppercase, lowercase, number, and symbol criteria.
• tools/password_generator.py - Generates random passwords with configurable complexity.
• tools/port_scanner.py - Basic TCP port scanner for networking practice.
• tools/log_analyzer.py - Parses a sample server log and counts failed logins, errors, warnings, and info messages.

Simulators

• simulators/login_firewall.py - Demonstrates failed login tracking and account lockout logic.
• simulators/soc_analyst_simulator.py - Small command-line simulation of SOC alert review and response.

Study Notes

• study-notes/malware_study.py
• study-notes/physical_security_study.py
• study-notes/security_fundamentals_study.py
• study-notes/social_engineering_study.py
• study-notes/threat_actors_study.py

These files are learning exercises and revision prompts, not production tools.

Next Improvements

• Add docstrings to each script.
• Replace hard-coded examples with safer command-line arguments.
• Add small test cases for the tools.
• Keep filenames lowercase and descriptive.