World's First Practical Hardware Security Certification

Certified Hardware
Hacker

The only certification that proves real-world offensive hardware hacking skills — earned through intensive hands-on training and a practical exam, not multiple choice.

37+ Elite hackers certified worldwide
2024 First certification ever issued
100% Hands-on practical examination
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What is the Certified Hardware Hacker?

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.

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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.

Certified Hardware Hacker certificate sample
Official CH2 Certificate — Fac-Simile
Practical
Real hardware exam — not theory or simulations
Physical
Printed, framed certificate delivered to your door
Unique
Numbered challenge coin — proof of elite membership

What the CH2 Certification Validates

To earn the CH2, candidates must demonstrate hands-on mastery across the full spectrum of offensive hardware hacking techniques.

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Hardware Debug Interfaces

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.

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Firmware Extraction & Analysis

Dumping firmware from flash chips (NAND, NOR, eMMC), unpacking filesystems, reverse engineering binaries, and identifying vulnerabilities within extracted firmware.

Fault Injection & Glitching

Voltage glitching, clock glitching, and EM fault injection to bypass secure boot, authentication mechanisms, and cryptographic protections on hardened devices.

The Challenge Coin
A Mark of Elite Status

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.

WHID Challenge Coin
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Uniquely Numbered

Every coin carries a serial number that matches your certificate. No two are the same.

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Collector's Grade

Struck in antique brass with enamel fill, the WHID coin is designed to last a lifetime.

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Proof of Membership

Recognized across the hardware hacking community as proof you've earned it the hard way.

What You Receive

Passing the CH2 exam earns you a complete physical credential package — not just a PDF.

Real CH2 certificate awarded to a candidate
Certificate #37 — Awarded 18 December 2024
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Physical Certificate

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.

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Numbered Challenge Coin

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.

Digital Credential

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.

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WHID Alumni Status

Join an elite and growing community of certified hardware hackers worldwide — a peer network of professionals who've proven their skills the hard way.

How to Earn Your CH2

Three steps stand between you and the world's most respected hardware hacking credential.

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Complete the Training

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.

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Pass the Practical Exam

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.

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Receive Your Credential

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.

What People Say

From certified hackers and training alumni around the world.

★★★★★
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.
BlackHat USA 2025 Alumni
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It was perfect Luca was awesome explaining all the topics and the vibe was awesome too. The training book is excellent.
BlackHat EUROPE 2025 Alumni
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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.
BlackHat USA 2024 Alumni
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Wonderful instructors, very understandble, a lot of step by step examples.
BlackHat EUROPE 2024 Alumni

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