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Cracking Your Own Code: Auditing Password Policies with Hashcat and John the Ripper

July 17, 2026

Don't wait for a brute-force attack to find your weaknesses. Learn how to use Hashcat and John the Ripper on Linux to audit your password policies with real-world benchmarks.

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Password Security: How to Generate Strong Passwords & Check Their Strength

March 18, 2026

Mastering password security is a fundamental skill for any IT professional. This guide walks you through generating strong, unique passwords with practical tools and effectively assessing their strength.