Essentials of Malware Analysis
On-demand training course
At a glance
This 16-hour on-demand course provides a beginner-level introduction to the tools and methodologies used to perform malware analysis on executables found in Windows systems using a practical, virtual hands-on approach. The course introduces students to Disassembly, including subtopics on x86 Architecture, The Stack, C Code Constructs, and an introduction to IDA Pro. The content is developed and taught by FLARE malware analysts who are experienced in analyzing a diverse set of malware.
Prerequisites: General knowledge of computer and operating system fundamentals. Exposure to computer programming fundamentals and Windows Internals experience (recommended).
Course goals
After completing this virtual course, learners should be able to:
- Perform malware triage using a variety of techniques and tools without running the malware
- Analyze running malware by observing file system changes, function calls, network communications, and other indicators
- Interpret x86 assembly language
- Utilize and navigate IDA pro
Who this course helps
Information technology staff, information security staff, corporate investigators, and others who need to understand how malware functions operate and the processes involved in malware analysis.
How it works
Delivery method
On-demand training
Duration
16 hours
Content is available for 3 months from date of enrollment
It can be accessed 24/7 from a standard web browser
What to bring
Students are required to use their own laptop that meets the following specs:
- VMware Workstation 10+ or VMware Fusion 7+
- 30 GB of free HDD space
Cost
$2,000 USD or 2 EOD Units