QU - MRRE-1

The MRRE-1 (Malware Reverse Engineering and Exploitation - Level 1) course is designed to equip students with core reverse engineering skills, focusing on C/C++ analysis, Windows internals, malware research, and x86 assembly language. With the growing number of cyber threats and sophisticated malware, security professionals must have a deep understanding of how software interacts with operating systems, how malware operates, and how to analyze and mitigate threats effectively.

This course begins by exploring C/C++ from a reverse engineering perspective, teaching students how data types, memory layout, and low-level programming influence software behavior. It then moves into Windows Internals, covering critical topics such as process management, memory allocation, file systems, Windows APIs, and registry operations—knowledge that is essential for forensic analysis, exploit development, and system security.

A significant portion of the course focuses on malware analysis, where students will learn how to set up a malware analysis lab, identify various malware types (Trojans, worms, backdoors, spyware, and keyloggers), and perform static analysis to detect malicious code. Secure coding practices are also covered through Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) principles, ensuring students understand how to prevent security vulnerabilities in software development.

This course is ideal for:

✔ Aspiring cybersecurity professionals, malware analysts, reverse engineers, penetration testers, and exploit developers.

✔ Those interested in digital forensics, threat intelligence, or vulnerability research.

✔ Students or professionals seeking hands-on experience in malware analysis, Windows internals, and reverse engineering techniques.

By the end of the course, participants will be skilled in dissecting malware, reverse engineering software, and understanding low-level system operations, preparing them for roles in cybersecurity research, malware analysis, penetration testing, and digital forensics.