Explore the world of high-powered hash cracking with NPK, an open-source tool, in this 42-minute conference talk from RSA Conference. Delve into the capabilities of this serverless, distributed hashing platform that harnesses the power of AWS GPU instances. Learn how NPK enables cost-effective and efficient password cracking, allowing organizations to assess their vulnerability to weak passwords. Discover the fundamentals of hashing, its applications, and the concept of hash speed. Gain insights into campaign duration, masks, and dictionaries used in hash cracking. Watch a live demonstration of NPK, understand its advantages, and learn about campaign limits. Evaluate whether NPK is the right tool for your organization's security needs while considering the ethical implications of password cracking.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
What is hashing
Features of hashing
Uses for hashing
Assault
Hash Speed
Campaign Duration
Masks
Dictionaries
Building Campaigns Wrong
NPK Demo
Spot Instances
Status Updates
Why Use NPK
Do You Need NPK
Campaign Limits
Taught by
RSA Conference