MARE - I (PU)
This comprehensive course provides an in-depth understanding of malware, its types, and the methodologies used to analyze and reverse-engineer malicious software. Covering both theoretical foundations and practical applications, the course equips learners with hands-on skills to dissect malware, understand its behavior, and mitigate its effects. It progresses from basic malware analysis techniques and lab setup to advanced topics such as rootkit analysis, network behavior, Windows internals, and script-based threats. Learners will gain exposure to modern tools, static and dynamic analysis techniques, debugging practices, and the internal workings of operating systems and networks exploited by malware.
intermediate
7 Days Free Access
Course Overview
This course is designed for cybersecurity professionals, malware analysts, digital forensics investigators, and enthusiasts who seek to delve into the technicalities of malware behavior and analysis. It integrates essential theory with intensive lab work, offering a balanced approach that ensures readiness for real-world malware challenges. Participants will learn to reverse engineer binaries, understand cryptographic techniques used in malware, detect rootkits, and track network-level anomalies. Advanced modules include analysis of .NET and Visual Basic malware, ransomware dissection, and persistent threat mechanisms. The course promotes a strong security mindset, critical thinking, and hands-on proficiency with tools and techniques used in the field.
Skills you will learn
Identify and classify various types of malware including viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, and APTs
Perform static and dynamic malware analysis using tools such as PE Studio, OllyDbg, Wireshark, and script analyzers.
Understand Windows internals including memory management, process/thread handling, Windows APIs, services, and registry.
Reverse engineer malware to uncover its structure, intent, and methods of persistence.
Use debugging tools effectively to inspect live malware behavior and control its execution flow.
Investigate malware using network analysis, recognizing malicious activity over protocols like HTTP, FTP, SMTP, and POP.
Analyze script-based malware written in PowerShell, Python, Bash, and JavaScript.
Course Structure
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