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Cryptography & Authentication Projects

Password security, cryptographic techniques, and authentication controls.

Password Cracking Techniques & Countermeasures Lab

Completed

Lab exploring password cracking methodologies and defensive techniques. Covers hash cracking, rainbow tables, and password security best practices.

Password CrackingHashcatJohn the RipperAuthentication

What I did

  • Captured and analyzed password hashes from test accounts.
  • Cracked hashes using dictionary, brute-force, and rule-based attacks.
  • Compared effectiveness of salting, key stretching, and password complexity policies.