April 2026
Intermediate
1h 15m
English
Closed Captioning available in German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese
Overview
Join Dean Bushmiller to explore the complex world of cryptanalysis and decryption. This course clarifies the difference between practical password cracking and theoretical algorithm busting. You will discover how attackers exploit cryptographic implementations rather than math, focusing on side-channel leakage, power attacks, and machine-in-the-middle interception to bypass TLS. The course also examines the mathematical cryptanalysis of primitive algorithms. You will learn to evaluate block and stream ciphers via linear and differential analysis and calculate hash collisions using the birthday paradox. By studying the mechanics behind tools like Hashcat and John the Ripper, you will build the skills to test defenses against advanced decryption techniques.
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