Import & Parse a Text File Using Python

Introduction

Security logs are often stored in text files. To analyze the security logs in these files, security analysts have to import and parse these files. Python has some functions that come in handy for these tasks, allowing analysts to efficiently access information from text files.

In this lab, you'll practice using functions and other syntax in Python to import and parse text files.

Scenario

In this lab, you're working as a security analyst. You're responsible for preparing a security log file for analysis and creating a text file with IP addresses that are allowed to access restricted information.

Languages and Utilities Used

• Python

Environments Used

• Python Jupyter Notebook

Program Walk-Through:

Refer to Python notebook for coded work.