The only certification that proves real-world offensive hardware hacking skills — earned through intensive hands-on training and a practical exam, not multiple choice.
The Certification
The Certified Hardware Hacker (CH2) is the world's first certification dedicated to offensive hardware security. Unlike theory-only credentials, CH2 candidates must demonstrate practical competence by completing a real-world exam on actual hardware — no shortcuts, no multiple choice, no guessing.
Issued by WHID (We Hack In Disguise) — a globally recognized brand in the hardware hacking community — the CH2 validates that the holder has mastered the techniques used by elite red teamers, security researchers, and offensive hardware specialists.
Every CH2 certificate is physically printed, signed by the WHID Founder, and paired with a unique numbered challenge coin — a physical token that proves elite status in the hardware hacking community.
Competency Areas
To earn the CH2, candidates must demonstrate hands-on mastery across the full spectrum of offensive hardware hacking techniques.
Identification and exploitation of UART, JTAG, SWD, SPI, and I2C interfaces on embedded devices — the entry points most hardware hackers use to gain initial access.
Dumping firmware from flash chips (NAND, NOR, eMMC), unpacking filesystems, reverse engineering binaries, and identifying vulnerabilities within extracted firmware.
Voltage glitching, clock glitching, and EM fault injection to bypass secure boot, authentication mechanisms, and cryptographic protections on hardened devices.
A Military Tradition
Challenge coins have a centuries-old military tradition — carried by soldiers as proof of unit membership and valor. Every CH2 holder receives a unique, numbered coin as a permanent physical proof of their elite hardware hacking skills.
Every coin carries a serial number that matches your certificate. No two are the same.
Struck in antique brass with enamel fill, the WHID coin is designed to last a lifetime.
Recognized across the hardware hacking community as proof you've earned it the hard way.
Your Award
Passing the CH2 exam earns you a complete physical credential package — not just a PDF.
A printed, professionally framed certificate bearing your name, the date of certification, and a unique challenge coin number — signed by Luca Bongiorni, WHID Founder & Instructor.
Your personal WHID challenge coin, engraved with your unique certification number. A physical token of proven hardware hacking expertise — carried in wallets and displayed on desks around the world.
A digital version of your certificate to share on LinkedIn, add to your portfolio, or include in professional proposals — proof of your CH2 status anywhere, anytime.
Join an elite and growing community of certified hardware hackers worldwide — a peer network of professionals who've proven their skills the hard way.
The Path
Three steps stand between you and the world's most respected hardware hacking credential.
Enroll in the Offensive Hardware Hacking Training — a live, instructor-led course covering the full spectrum of hardware attack techniques on real targets. No theory-only slides.
View Training →The CH2 exam is entirely hands-on. You'll face real hardware targets and must demonstrate actual exploitation — no multiple choice, no partial credit for guessing. You either hack it or you don't.
On passing, your physical certificate and unique numbered challenge coin are dispatched. Welcome to the CH2 community — one of the most exclusive in offensive security.
Community Voices
From certified hackers and training alumni around the world.
I strongly recommend applying for the WHID Certified Hardware Hacker training. What makes this course stand out is its genuinely hands-on approach: it does not just teach theory, but shows you how to apply your knowledge to real-world hardware in a practical and structured way. The training also comes with the tools you need to start working on devices yourself, which lowers the barrier to entry and makes it immediately useful. Another major strength is the instructor. The training is hosted by a seasoned professional with over 17 years of industry experience, someone who has not only built many tools to help enthusiasts work effectively on a budget, but has also shared that knowledge with audiences around the world. That combination of deep expertise, practical tool-building, and teaching experience is rare. What I especially value is that this training is not centered on "just breaking things," but on learning how to work professionally in the hardware security industry. It helps participants build the mindset, skills, and discipline needed to assess devices responsibly and effectively in real-life environments. For anyone serious about developing practical hardware hacking skills in a professional context, this training is an excellent choice.
The was hands down the best course I have ever taken. Luca was very knowledgeable and helpful. The toolkit provided allowed for an immersive experience. I would recommend this course to anyone.
It was perfect Luca was awesome explaining all the topics and the vibe was awesome too. The training book is excellent.
I joined the class with minimal hardware experience and this class was presented in such a way I learn how to interact with the hardware extract the firmware instruction was engaging and providing lab materials alleviated any anxiety that I might not have the right materials.
Wonderful instructors, very understandble, a lot of step by step examples.
Join the elite group of professionals who've earned the world's first practical hardware hacking certification. The exam is hard. The coin is real. The skills are yours forever.