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These are the top cybersecurity programming languages that you should know in order to get started.
Python
Python is widely considered to be one of the easiest programming languages for beginners. It can be used for malware analysis and host discovery, sending and decoding messages, accessing servers, port scanning and network scanning.
SQL
SQL stands for Structured Query Language. SQL statements can be used to update or retrieve data from a database. This language is used by attackers to steal sensitive information, disable data stores, and wage a series web-based attacks. You will need to have a basic understanding of SQL injection and other database-related attacks in order to understand attacker activity.
PHP
PHP stands for “PHP Hypertext Preprocessor”, and is used to create websites. It is a server-side programming language that hackers use to understand web hacking techniques. PHP is used on most web domains. It helps cybersecurity professionals defend themselves against malicious attackers.
JavaScript
JavaScript is the most common way to see anything on a website that’s not static. JavaScript is the best choice if you need to capture cookies, exploit event handlers and perform cross-site scripting.
HTML
HTML stands for Hyper Text Markup Language. HTML is the most widely used markup language to create Web pages. HTML is the standard markup language for creating Web pages. You will need to understand HTML if you want to analyze these attacks.
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