Password Attacks and Credential Security

Lessons

1. 1

   Credentials: The Keys to the Kingdom

   Free

   Understand why credentials are the most attacked asset, online vs offline attacks, and the authorization rule.

   Beginner·18 min
2. 2

   Brute Force and Password Attacks with Hydra

   Run brute-force and dictionary attacks with Hydra, crack hashes offline, understand credential stuffing, and mitigate it.

   Intermediate·50 min
3. 3

   Password Managers and Credential Hygiene

   Explain why humans fail at passwords, how managers and passkeys work, and apply developer credential hygiene.

   Beginner·35 min
4. 4

   Credential Security Job Readiness

   Translate credential-security skills into job titles, a resume, interview answers, certifications, and a portfolio checklist.

   Intermediate·30 min