Training: Mastering Hashcat: Password Security and Audit

$2,310

  • 2 days
  • Onsite
  • 8 people max.
Ref: VOA219
8 people max.
$2,310
In-company rate: from $4,190 for the whole teamAWS, Azure or OVH infrastructure: from $158 / day extra
On-site and certification exam on quote
2 days
Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without mastery of Hashcat to audit passwords, 81% of security breaches remain undetected, exposing your systems to brute-force attacks (Verizon DBIR 2023).

  • Each incident costs an average of 4,45 millions d'euros in direct losses, ransomware, and GDPR fines up to 4% of annual revenue.

  • For administrators and auditors, a failed audit means legal liability, loss of clients, and an accelerated end to your career in a ruthless industry.

  • Every month without expertise in hash cracking, vulnerabilities accumulate, turning a minor flaw into an inevitable business catastrophe.

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

  • Understand the functioning of hashing algorithms and their vulnerabilities
  • Master the installation and configuration of Hashcat on different environments
  • Perform dictionary attacks, brute-force, and hybrid attacks
  • Analyze and interpret password audit results
  • Implement security strategies against risks related to weak passwords

Program

Hashcat curriculum: 3 modules over 2 days

Module 1 : Introduction to Hashcat and Fundamental Concepts

Presentation of Hashcat, hashing algorithms (MD5, SHA1, SHA256, bcrypt, etc.), roles and challenges in computer security, installation of Hashcat on Linux and Windows, hands-on with simple examples.

Module 2 : Attack Methodologies

Dictionary attacks, brute-force, combined and hybrid attacks, rule management to optimize coverage, use of popular wordlist files, hardware optimizations (CPU/GPU).

Module 3 : Advanced Practice and Concrete Audit

Using Hashcat for real security audits, custom configurations, handling complex hashes, session exploitation, practical password recovery scenarios, result analysis, and security best practices.

How Hashcat skills are assessed

  • Multiple-choice quiz at the end of the training
  • Conduct a real-world password audit
  • Practical exercises at varying difficulty levels

How the Hashcat course is taught

  • Interactive presentations with real-time demonstrations
  • Hands-on practice individually or in small groups on real cases
  • Detailed training materials and provided scripts

Hashcat training: access and practical arrangements

The Training: Mastering Hashcat: Password Security and Audit 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: Mastering Hashcat: Password Security and Audit 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: Mastering Hashcat: Password Security and Audit 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
  • Distributed through our partner charities
  • Included, at no extra cost to you
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FAQ

Hashcat: frequently asked questions

What can participants do after Training: Mastering Hashcat: Password Security and Audit training?+
They can understand the functioning of hashing algorithms and their vulnerabilities, master the installation and configuration of Hashcat on different environments and perform dictionary attacks, brute-force, and hybrid attacks. Those are the stated objectives of the Training: Mastering Hashcat: Password Security and Audit program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Training: Mastering Hashcat: Password Security and Audit program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Introduction to Hashcat and Fundamental Concepts. Day 2: Attack Methodologies. Day 3: Advanced Practice and Concrete Audit. The Training: Mastering Hashcat: Password Security and Audit program runs over 2 days, delivered on site.
How is Training: Mastering Hashcat: Password Security and Audit training assessed?+
Assessment relies on multiple-choice quiz at the end of the training, conduct a real-world password audit and practical exercises at varying difficulty levels. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Training: Mastering Hashcat: Password Security and Audit program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Training: Mastering Hashcat: Password Security and Audit training cost per participant?+
Training: Mastering Hashcat: Password Security and Audit training costs $2,310 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $4,190 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 Training: Mastering Hashcat: Password Security and Audit training take?+
2 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 Training: Mastering Hashcat: Password Security and Audit 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 Training: Mastering Hashcat: Password Security and Audit training?+
Basic knowledge in cybersecurity, fundamental command-line skills under Linux or Windows.
Is a certificate issued after Training: Mastering Hashcat: Password Security and Audit 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 Training: Mastering Hashcat: Password Security and Audit 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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