Port scanners are an essential network security tool. In this episode of Cyber Work Applied, you'll open up your Linux terminal with Infosec Skills author Keatron Evans and learn how to write one using basic Python. New episodes of Cyber Work Applied are published every other week. – For more free cybersecurity training resources, go to: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free/ – Check out Keatron's Infosec Skills training courses: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/authors/keatron-evans/ – Read the article with the source code written out: https://resources.infosecinstitute.com/topic/write-a-port-scanner-in-python/ 0:00 - Creating a port scanner with Python 0:56 - Using import in Python 1:56 - Using datetime in Python 2:16 - How to clear your screen in Python 2:27 - Asking for input in Python 2:52 - Printing information in Python 3:07 - Checking the date and time in Python 3:35 - Using a function to specify ports and errors in Python 5:07 - Calculating time for the script to run in Python 5:38 - Using your new Python port scanner About Infosec Infosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.