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    "It is very useful program It is mainly about the password strength checker and password cracking tool and password salting... Which is very easy to learn and practice....."-- Student from My institution is not listed
    "I appreciated the program's realistic approach, which mirrors the actual responsibilities of a governance analyst. The task combines practical application with analytical thinking, allowing participants to engage with real-world security challenges. It encourages the use of tools like Hashcat, promotes a deeper understanding of password protection,..."-- Student from Indian Institute of Information Technology, Sri City
    "I really loved this program and an opportunity to know about the work at Goldman Sachs made me totally flabbergasted. The task was pretty straightforward but helped me learn about password protection and the various hashing algorithms."-- Student from MIT World Peace University
    "It was a great experience learning about password cracking. I got an exposure of how it might look like to work in this domain. Well designed and a project of that kind which propels you to do things on your own and that's the best part of this program."-- Student from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology
    "The course content's practical approach and detailed trajectory of learning provided with good understandability."-- Student from PSG College of Technology
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    Introduction from Goldman Sachs

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    Tasks in this program

    Task One: Crack leaked password database
    1-2 hours
    Advanced
    Analyze results and propose uplifts to controls and policies
    What you'll learn
    • Understand the techniques used by hackers to circumvent controls
    • Learn a variety of techniques for cracking passwords
    What you'll do
    • Try to crack as many passwords as possible using a range of tools
    • Draft an email to your supervisor suggesting improvements to the controls used
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    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 1-2 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Goldman Sachs. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 1-2 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Goldman Sachs. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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    Goldman Sachs Engineering Job Simulation

    Crack passwords and suggest security improvements as a Governance Analyst at Goldman Sachs

    Software Engineering Free 37100+ 5 Star Reviews

    Why complete this job simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Goldman Sachs. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced1-2 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsAdvanced

    At Goldman Sachs, we believe who you are makes you better at what you do. For us, it’s all about bringing together people who are curious, collaborative and have the drive to make things possible for our clients and communities.

    Our Engineering organization, comprised of our Engineering Division, global strategist groups, and Engineering teams within other divisions, build solutions to some of the most complex problems in the industry.

    From automated trading to managing data, risk analysis to safeguarding information and promoting environmental sustainability, our commitment to best-in-class technology provides Goldman Sachs with a competitive edge.

     

    Interested? Participate in our Engineering Job Simulation to learn more!

    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Cryptography
    Cybersecurity
    Password Security

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Goldman Sachs. No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
    Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.