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Hack-Alongs
What is a Hack-Along (HAL)?
A HAL is a structured set of chapters and lessons with virtual labs that accompany a public YouTube video from any of our training developers. Instead of just watching the dissection of an attack or learning a tool or skill, you get to “Hack-Along” with the presenter! HALs are between 30 – 120 minutes of student time and are presented with click-by-click instructions with screenshots. So, you’re never lost!
HALs comprise 99% instructional content with a small shoutout to other offerings on the JHT Platform to further one’s knowledge beyond what was just learned. HALs should be in the $20 – $50 range depending on the length of the content and the complexity of the virtual environment. Most will be only $20.
Some are even in a “Name Your Price” model, so it might even be cheaper! But trust us, cheaper doesn’t mean lesser quality!
Prerequisites
Although HALs come with step-by-step instructions, being comfortable with virtual environments and the given operating system are a plus.
Because the entire virtual environment is provided for you, you need nothing other than a computer, Internet access and your brain!
$20Hack-AlongsHAL – Hack a Water TowerDahvid Schloss, JHT’s resident Windows Malware Dev guru, occasionally leaves Windows alone long enough to cause problems for industrial control systems (ICS). From his past experiences in physical red teaming and governmDahvid Schloss · Sep 25, 2026 · 2–4 CPE
$50Hack-AlongsHAL – Data Recovery AdvancedWhen in a working environment, what's the best way for new employees to learn? By shadowing current employees. You will do even better than just shoulder surf on noted expert, Ali Hadi. You'll get to learn right alongsidAli Hadi · Feb 19, 2025 · 2–4 CPE
$50Hack-AlongsHAL – Data Recovery BasicsWhen in a working environment, what's the best way for new employees to learn? By shadowing current employees. You will do even better than just shoulder surf on noted expert, Ali Hadi. You'll get to learn right alongsidAli Hadi · Dec 23, 2024 · 2–4 CPE
$20Hack-AlongsHAL – Intro to Dynamic AnalysisThe best way to learn is to have a junior analyst "Shadow Me". Even better is to Hack-Along with an expert in a web-based lab environment designed to provide an accessible introduction to the field of malware analysis. IAli Hadi · Nov 4, 2024 · 2–4 CPE
$20Hack-AlongsHAL – Intro to Static AnalysisDon't just watch the YouTube video on Intro to Static Analysis! Hack-Along with forensics expert, Ali Hadi, in a web-based lab environment designed to provide an accessible introduction to the field of malware analysis. Ali Hadi · Sep 30, 2024 · 2–4 CPE