The Brute Force: Password Cracking technique refers to attempting to recover authentication credentials from password hashes or other data sources that contain protected authentication credentials. This lab simulates a “Dictionary Attack”, which uses a so-called dictionary of common passwords to determine whether any of these common passwords match the hashes being cracked.
Learning Objectives
On successful completion of this course, learners should have the knowledge and skills required to:
- Execute the Brute Force: Password Cracking technique to recover authentication credentials from password hashes
- Determine whether any of these common passwords match the hashes being cracked
- Recover authentication credentials from password hashes
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Specialty Areas
- Risk Management
- Software Development
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