Scapy cybersecurity

 Cybersecurity Training Roadmap – Scapy (12 Weeks)

Week 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity and Networking

In Week 1, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of cybersecurity, networking basics, and ethical hacking principles. You will learn about IP addresses, ports, protocols (TCP, UDP, ICMP), and the role of network packets. On Friday, the assignment will involve identifying network protocols and understanding packet structures using Wireshark or Scapy.

Week 2: Setting Up Scapy and Python Environment

Week 2 focuses on installing Scapy, setting up Python, and preparing the development environment. You will learn to send and receive packets, inspect packet contents, and understand Scapy’s core classes such as IP, TCP, UDP, and ICMP. Friday’s assignment will involve sending simple ICMP packets (ping) and inspecting the responses.

Week 3: Packet Crafting Basics

In Week 3, you will learn to craft custom packets using Scapy. Topics include creating IP, TCP, UDP, and ICMP packets, setting source/destination addresses, ports, flags, and payloads. The Friday assignment will involve crafting packets and analyzing their behavior on a test network.

Week 4: Packet Sniffing and Analysis

Week 4 introduces packet sniffing techniques using Scapy to capture network traffic. You will learn to filter packets by protocol, source, or destination, and analyze packet headers. The Friday assignment will involve sniffing live network traffic and summarizing packet statistics.

Week 5: Network Scanning and Discovery

In Week 5, you will learn scanning techniques such as ping sweeps and port scanning to identify active hosts and open ports on a network. Friday’s assignment will involve performing a controlled network scan and documenting results, including active hosts and open ports.

Week 6: ARP Spoofing and MAC Address Attacks

Week 6 covers ARP spoofing and MAC address manipulation to understand network vulnerabilities. You will learn how attackers exploit ARP cache poisoning. Friday’s assignment will involve simulating ARP requests and analyzing network traffic in a lab environment.

Week 7: Packet Injection and Network Manipulation

In Week 7, you will learn advanced techniques such as packet injection, modifying live traffic, and testing network responses. Friday’s assignment will involve injecting TCP/UDP packets to simulate network attacks on a controlled test network.

Week 8: Building Custom Network Tools

Week 8 focuses on automating tasks using Scapy to build custom network tools like ping scanners, port scanners, and packet sniffers. The Friday assignment will involve creating a Python script that scans a network for active hosts and reports results.

Week 9: Protocol Analysis and Advanced Sniffing

Week 9 dives into analyzing complex protocols and dissecting traffic, including HTTP, DNS, and FTP packets. You will learn to extract useful information from captured packets. Friday’s assignment will involve analyzing captured network traffic and summarizing protocol usage.

Week 10: Security Testing and Vulnerability Assessment

In Week 10, you will focus on testing network security using Scapy, identifying vulnerabilities such as open ports, weak protocols, and misconfigured devices. Friday’s assignment will involve performing a vulnerability assessment in a lab setup and documenting findings.

Week 11: Network Monitoring and Intrusion Detection

Week 11 teaches monitoring networks for suspicious activity and implementing intrusion detection techniques. You will learn to detect unusual packet patterns, flood attacks, and unauthorized access attempts. Friday’s assignment will involve simulating intrusion scenarios and detecting anomalies.

Week 12: Final Project and Integration

The final week is dedicated to a real-world cybersecurity project, integrating all Scapy skills learned. You might simulate a penetration test, capture and analyze network traffic, or build a custom network monitoring tool. Friday will serve as a final assessment, where you submit code, reports, and analysis results.

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Daily Class Structure

Each class day (Monday–Thursday) includes one hour of theory, one hour of coding demonstration using Scapy, and one hour of hands-on lab practice. Friday is dedicated to testing and assignments to reinforce the week’s learning.

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