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Password Cracking Basics

Learn practical cracking techniques and attack methodologies.

5 modules
24 lessons
33 practical tasks
Password Cracking Basics course element

About This Course

Understand password vulnerabilities and learn to crack hashes using dictionary, brute force, and rule-based attacks. Develop both offensive skills for penetration testing and defensive knowledge to strengthen authentication security.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand password fundamentals and common weaknesses
  • Learn various password attack methods and techniques
  • Master popular password cracking tools and their usage
  • Develop advanced cracking strategies for complex scenarios
  • Understand defensive measures and password security best practices
  • Apply ethical considerations in password security testing
  • Conduct responsible password security assessments

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of computer systems
  • Familiarity with command-line interfaces
  • Understanding of basic cybersecurity concepts
  • Ethical hacking mindset and legal awareness

Course Curriculum