Newcomers to cybersecurity often ask, “Do I need to code to be able to work in cybersecurity?” The short answer is no, but it helps. If you decide to pursue a cybersecurity career, your ability to code will play a critical role in whether or not you can successfully detect an adversary, compromise a client domain, or discover and exploit a vulnerability in a product.

If you are undecided about learning programming, Python stands out as an approachable and effective tool for the cybersecurity practitioner. If you’re still on the fence about learning Python, this article explains the capabilities it adds to your arsenal as a cybersecurity professional, empowering you to take control of your tasks and projects.