From my industry experience, core programming languages for cybersecurity include Python for automation and scripting, Bash for system-level operations, and JavaScript for web security testing. At H2K Infosys, curriculum discussions often highlight how real-world security teams rely on scripting and automation daily. I’ve seen professionals benefit most when they combine Python with networking basics and operating system knowledge. Many learners preparing through cyber security training and placement focused paths also add SQL for database security testing and PowerShell for Windows environments. Understanding how to read code is often more important than writing large applications, especially for threat analysis, incident response, and security tool customization in enterprise environments.