What You'll Learn
- Understand the fundamentals of cryptography and its relationship to password security.
- Use John the Ripper and Hashcat across Windows, Linux, and macOS for password auditing.
- Build, customize, and apply cracking rules and wordlists for real-world security testing.
- Extract and analyze password hashes from Windows SAM, SYSTEM, and SECURITY hives.
- Apply ethical open-source intelligence (OSINT) methods for strengthening password defenses.
- Evaluate password theory to understand weaknesses and design stronger authentication systems.
Requirements
- Basic computer literacy (navigating files, installing software).
- Familiarity with Windows or Linux command line recommended, but not required.
- No prior cryptography or cybersecurity background needed, everything is explained step by step.
- Learners must commit to using the tools and techniques for ethical and legal security research only.
Who This Course is For
- Cybersecurity beginners who want a practical introduction to cryptography and password security.
- IT professionals and system administrators interested in improving password policies and defenses.
- Ethical hackers, penetration testers, and red team members seeking hands-on practice with JTR and Hashcat.
- Students and enthusiasts curious about how cryptography and password cracking intersect in real-world systems.
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