In this course, you will delve into the world of password cracking and security, learning essential techniques used by cybersecurity professionals. With tools like John the Ripper and Hashcat, you’ll gain hands-on experience in breaking password protections and understanding password vulnerabilities. This skill is critical in identifying security flaws and strengthening your defenses in a professional setting.
Ethical Password Cracking
What you'll learn
Understand the principles of password security and storage
Discover how to identify and extract password hashes from different systems
Learn to apply dictionary and brute-force attacks effectively
Skills you'll gain
- Brute-force attacks
- Wireless Networks
- Hardening
- Encryption
- Security Testing
- Cyber Security Assessment
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Application Security
- Cyber Security Policies
- Data Storage
- Security Strategy
- Data Security
- Penetration Testing
- Authentications
- Cryptography
- Cyber Attacks
- Exploitation techniques
- Network Security
- Cybersecurity
Tools you'll learn
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Assessments
11 assignments
Taught in English
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January 2026
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