🔐 PASSWORD PUZZLE: Cracking & Hardening Challenge
Think you can crack a password? How about securing one against cybercriminals? PASSWORD PUZZLE: Cracking & Hardening Challenge is a thrilling cybersecurity event where participants first test their skills in breaking weak passwords and then apply best practices to design secure, hack-proof authentication systems.
From brute force attacks to salting & hashing techniques, this challenge will test your cybersecurity expertise. Are you ready to outsmart hackers and build the future of secure authentication? 🛡️🔓
🚀 Hack. Secure. Defend. Can you break weak passwords and build unbreakable ones?
📅 Event Details
- Event Date: 15 April 2022
- Registration Deadline: 5 April 2022
- Platform: Online
🎯 Challenge Overview
Participants will go through two phases in this cybersecurity showdown:
🔹 Phase 1: The Attack – Break into weak password systems using ethical hacking techniques such as:
- Dictionary & Brute-Force Attacks
- Rainbow Table Exploits
- Credential Stuffing & Social Engineering
🔹 Phase 2: The Defense – Harden authentication systems using:
- Strong Hashing Algorithms (bcrypt, PBKDF2, Argon2)
- Salting & Key Stretching
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) & Passkeys
- Best Practices for Secure Authentication
Participants must strike a balance between usability and security while designing a robust password policy and defense system.
✅ How to Participate?
1️⃣ Register Online – Sign up before 5 April 2022.
2️⃣ Form a Team (Optional) – Work solo or in teams of up to 3 members.
3️⃣ Attack Phase – Try to crack pre-set vulnerable passwords using ethical hacking tools.
4️⃣ Defense Phase – Secure password authentication with encryption, salting, and hashing.
5️⃣ Submit & Present – Showcase your findings, security recommendations, and implementations.
💡 Beginner-friendly! Pre-event workshops will introduce password security basics and cracking tools.
🏆 Judging Criteria
✔️ Password Cracking Efficiency – Speed and technique used in the attack phase.
✔️ Security & Strength of Defense – How resilient is the authentication system?
✔️ Technical Execution – Use of encryption, hashing, and secure authentication practices.
✔️ Creativity & Real-World Application – Innovative password security implementations.
✔️ Presentation & Clarity – Explanation of findings and security strategies.
🌟 Why Participate?
🔹 Hands-On Cybersecurity Experience – Learn real-world password security techniques.
🔹 Win Exciting Prizes – Cash rewards, security tools, and mentorship from cybersecurity experts.
🔹 Boost Your Portfolio – Showcase your ethical hacking and security skills.
🔹 Network with Experts – Connect with top cybersecurity professionals and researchers.
🔹 Learn Cutting-Edge Techniques – Work with hashing, encryption, and authentication security.
👥 Who Can Join?
🔸 Cybersecurity Enthusiasts – Passionate about ethical hacking & password security.
🔸 Developers & Engineers – Interested in secure authentication best practices.
🔸 Penetration Testers & Hackers – Skilled in cracking weak security systems.
🔸 Students & Beginners – Excited to learn cybersecurity fundamentals.
🔸 IT & Network Professionals – Keen to implement robust password policies.
🚀 Event Highlights
🔸 Live Hacking Demonstrations – See how real password breaches happen.
🔸 Pre-Event Workshops – Learn brute-force, dictionary attacks, and hashing techniques.
🔸 Expert Mentorship – Get insights from ethical hackers and cybersecurity pros.
🔸 Interactive Labs & Challenges – Crack passwords and secure authentication systems.
🔸 Prizes & Recognition – Win security tools, ethical hacking certifications, and more.
📢 Think you have what it takes to crack AND secure passwords? Join PASSWORD PUZZLE and become a password security master! 🛡️🔐