Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond Lab Manual (Exam SY0-601)

Chapter 11

Authentication and Remote Access

Lab Exercises

11.01   Dictionary Attacks on Linux Passwords with John the Ripper

11.02   Brute Force Attacks on Linux Passwords with crunch and John the Ripper

11.03   Dictionary Attacks and Brute Force Attacks on Windows Passwords with Mimikatz, crunch, and John the Ripper

11.04   Rainbow Table Attacks on Windows Passwords with ophcrack

Lab Analysis

Key Term Quiz

One of the biggest takeaways from Verizon’s 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) was that over 80 percent of hacking-related breaches involve brute force or the use of stolen credentials.

Cross-Reference

The Verizon DBIR was introduced ...