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    "Getting featured in Goldman Sachs involves a combination of demonstrating expertise, building relationships, and aligning with their interests. By establishing yourself as a thought leader, engaging with relevant industry events, and directly reaching out with a strong value proposition, you can increase your chances of being featured. If you need..."-- Student from Indus University
    "Really enjoyed a real world problem! I think providing some insight into how we can go about downloading/utilizing some of the named softwares might be helpful for those with less exposure to softwares of this nature."-- Student from University of Pennsylvania
    "The way of making the students learn about a topic, by giving a hands on task, in which we are actually supposed to research ourselves and not just blindly follow any instructor, is the thing I liked the most. This way the purpose of the program i.e learning, actually gets fulfilled which is worthy of a student's time and effort."-- Student from Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology
    "It was a great task to have and I'm totally overwhelmed to get this opportunity to work on such a skill-developing task and I've improved my knowledge in password controls and security policies through this virtual program. I enjoyed doing this task and hoping for more and more opportunities from Goldman Sachs. Thank you"-- Student from Institute of Aeronautical Engineering
    "I liked that the program gives a hands-on experience to understand password vulnerabilities and teaches practical ways to strengthen security. It’s engaging, helps you think like an attacker, and makes it easier to come up with effective solutions to protect systems."-- Student from Pranveer Singh Intstitute Of Technology
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    Software Engineering

    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.
    Software Engineering

    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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    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 34850+ 5 Star Reviews