Training Hashcat - Mastering Secure Hash Cracking

Specialist course · Minimum level required

$7,875

  • 5 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: OSN235
10 people max.
$7,875
In-company rate: from $14,175 for the whole teamExpertise rate: $1,575 per day, reflecting the difficulty levelAWS, Azure or OVH infrastructure: from $158 / day extra
On-site and certification exam on quote
5 days
Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without advanced Hashcat mastery, 81% enterprise breaches stem from weak passwords cracked in <24h according to Verizon DBIR 2023, exposing REST APIs Node.js microservices to massive attacks costing 4,45M€ on average per IBM incident.

  • Backend developers risk layoffs, client data losses, GDPR fines up to 4% CA, and competitive lag.

  • Invest in certified training to audit proactively, secure microservices, and protect career and company starting today.

Naël GUERIN, Learni trainer · Cybersecurity & project management
Naël GUERIN

Learni trainer · Cybersecurity & project management

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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Payment by wire transferEnhanced confidentialityPerfect for companies with 50 to 500 employeesScheduling to fit any time zone

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Hashcat training objectives

  • Master Hashcat for testing password robustness in professional certifying training
  • Develop advanced attacks on REST APIs backend with enterprise skills
  • Design cracking strategies for secure Node.js microservices
  • Implement GPU Hashcat modes for professional security audits
  • Optimize Hashcat performance in remote certifying environments
  • Deploy Hashcat tools to assess backend password risks
  • Acquire advanced Hashcat skills certification for enterprise

Program

Hashcat curriculum: 5 modules over 5 days

Module 1 : Hashcat: Advanced Installation and GPU Configuration (Attack Modes, Custom Rules)

Discover optimized Hashcat installation on remote Linux environments, configure NVIDIA/AMD GPU drivers to accelerate cracking, test straight/dictionary modes on MD5/SHA backend Node.js hashes, perform practical exercises with custom rules for REST APIs, generate initial password vulnerability reports, apply real enterprise microservices cases.

Module 2 : Hashcat: Dictionary and Hybrid Mask Attacks (Node.js REST API Integration)

Dive into enriched dictionary attacks with RockYou wordlist, combine ?a?a?a masks for intelligent brute-force on backend bcrypt hashes, integrate Hashcat with Node.js scripts to test REST API endpoints, practice hybrid attacks on microservices, analyze real cracking times, produce security audit deliverables with performance metrics, simulate remote enterprise scenarios.

Module 3 : Hashcat: Advanced Rules and Permutations (Backend Microservices Security)

Master Hashcat best64.rule for complex password mutations, apply Princeprocessor permutations on Node.js microservices clusters, test combined GPU attacks across multi-platforms, integrate outputs into REST API security dashboards, conduct practical workshops on real breach cases, optimize hash rates beyond 100k H/s, generate detailed enterprise risk reports with recommendations.

Module 4 : Hashcat: Parallel GPU Attacks and Tuning (Remote Backend Optimization)

Configure advanced Hashcat tuning to maximize GPU usage in remote sessions, launch parallel attacks on Node.js backend PBKDF2 hashes, benchmark REST API microservices performance, practice session restore for long audits, analyze successful crack heatmaps, produce automated scripts integrating Node.js, apply certifying enterprise pentest case studies.

Module 5 : Hashcat: DevSecOps Integration and Certification (Secure Node.js Microservices)

Integrate Hashcat into Node.js DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines for automated REST API scans, deploy Docker containers for Hashcat microservices, complete full backend pentest final project, evaluate GDPR/ISO27001 compliance, generate professional skills certificates, peer review practical exercises, plan post-training enterprise implementation.

How Hashcat skills are assessed

  • Daily technical quizzes on advanced Hashcat modes
  • Practical projects cracking Node.js backend APIs
  • Final certification exam on microservices security skills

How the Hashcat course is taught

  • 70% practical exercises on real enterprise cases
  • 24/7 accessible Hashcat tutorial videos post-training
  • Dedicated coach support via Slack for remote questions
  • Downloadable resources for rules/hashes revisions

Hashcat training: access and practical arrangements

The Training Hashcat - Mastering Secure Hash Cracking program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training Hashcat - Mastering Secure Hash Cracking program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training Hashcat - Mastering Secure Hash Cracking program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your Hashcat training

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

  • Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
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FAQ

Hashcat: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in Hashcat training?+
Hands-on work runs on attack Modes, custom Rules, node.js REST API Integration, backend Microservices Security, remote Backend Optimization and secure Node.js Microservices. Those tools come from the Hashcat program itself, delivered on site over 5 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after Hashcat training?+
They can master Hashcat for testing password robustness in professional certifying training, develop advanced attacks on REST APIs backend with enterprise skills and design cracking strategies for secure Node.js microservices. Those are the stated objectives of the Hashcat program at Advanced level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Hashcat program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Hashcat: Advanced Installation and GPU Configuration (Attack Modes, Custom Rules). Day 2: Hashcat: Dictionary and Hybrid Mask Attacks (Node.js REST API Integration). Day 3: Hashcat: Advanced Rules and Permutations (Backend Microservices Security). Day 4: Hashcat: Parallel GPU Attacks and Tuning (Remote Backend Optimization). Day 5: Hashcat: DevSecOps Integration and Certification (Secure Node.js Microservices). The Hashcat program runs over 5 days, delivered on site.
How is Hashcat training assessed?+
Assessment relies on daily technical quizzes on advanced Hashcat modes, practical projects cracking Node.js backend APIs and final certification exam on microservices security skills. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Hashcat program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Hashcat training cost per participant?+
Hashcat training costs $7,875 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $14,175 for the whole group, up to 8 people. AWS, Azure or OVH infrastructure is extra, from $158 per day. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Hashcat training take?+
5 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Hashcat training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Hashcat training?+
Mastery of Linux, Python/Bash scripting, MD5/SHA hash cryptography, Node.js backend experience.
Is a certificate issued after Hashcat training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Hashcat training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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