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Advanced Malware Analysis: Redux

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Do you have knowledge of malware analysis core concepts, but want to transition from malware analyst to reverse engineer? Brian Rogalski, CEO of Hexcapes, equips you to handle complex tasks such as extracting, debugging, disassembling, unpacking, and hunting malware. Gain the hands-on experience you need to level up.
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Designed for learners who have no prior work experience in IT or Cybersecurity, but are interested in starting a career in this exciting field.
Designed for learners with prior cybersecurity work experience who are interested in advancing their career or expanding their skillset.
Designed for learners with a solid grasp of foundational IT and cybersecurity concepts who are interested in pursuing an entry-level security role.
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Course Outline

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Module 1: RE Preparation
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H
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1.1 Module 1 Objectives, 1.2 Reverse Engineering Process Review, 1.3 Malware Analysis Tools, 1.4 Malware Handling, 1.5 Malware Components Part 1: Windows OS, 1.6 Malware Components Part 2: PE Files and Memory, 1.7 Malware Components Part 3: WinAPI and Registry, 1.8 Malware Components Part 4: Malware Behaviors, 1.9 Module 1 Summary
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Module 2: x86 & x64 Architecture
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40
Min
2.1 Module 2 Objectives, 2.2 Numbering Systems, 2.3 Computer Architecture Part 1: x86/x64, 2.4 Computer Architecture Part 2: Assembly Language, 2.5 Computer Architecture Part 3: Control Flow and Stack, 2.6 Module 2 Summary
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Module 3: Dynamic & Static Malware Analysis
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58
Min
3.1 Module 3 Objectives, 3.2 Dynamic Analysis Process Part 1, 3.3 Dynamic Analysis Process Part 2, 3.4 Dynamic Analysis Process Part 3: Advanced Analysis, 3.5 Static Analysis Part 1, 3.6 Static Analysis Part 2, 3.7 Module 3 Summary
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Module 4: Malware Challenges
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4.1 Module 4 Objectives, 4.2 Malware Packers Part 1, 4.3 Malware Packers Part 2, 4.4 Obfuscation Part 1, 4.5 Obfuscation Part 2: XOR, 4.6 Obfuscation Part 3: base64, 4.7 Identifying Encryption, 4.8 Anti-Analysis Part 1, 4.9 Anti-Analysis Part 2, 4.10 Module 4 Summary
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Module 5: Memory Analysis
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5.1 Module 5 Objectives, 5.2 Forensics Process, 5.3 Memory Analysis Part 1, 5.4 Memory Analysis Part 2, 5.5 Module 5 Summary, 5.6 Course Summary
Module 1: RE Preparation
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Module 2: x86 & x64 Architecture
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Module 3: Dynamic & Static Malware Analysis
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Module 4: Malware Challenges
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Module 5: Memory Analysis
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2.1 Module 2 Objectives

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Module 2: x86 & x64 Architecture
2.2 Numbering Systems

9m

Module 2: x86 & x64 Architecture
2.3 Computer Architecture Part 1: x86/x64

8m

Module 2: x86 & x64 Architecture
2.4 Computer Architecture Part 2: Assembly Language

10m

Module 2: x86 & x64 Architecture
2.5 Computer Architecture Part 3: Control Flow and Stack

10m

Module 2: x86 & x64 Architecture
2.6 Module 2 Summary

1m

Module 2: x86 & x64 Architecture
3.1 Module 3 Objectives

1m

Module 3: Dynamic & Static Malware Analysis
3.2 Dynamic Analysis Process Part 1

1m

Module 3: Dynamic & Static Malware Analysis
3.3 Dynamic Analysis Process Part 2

13m

Module 3: Dynamic & Static Malware Analysis
3.4 Dynamic Analysis Process Part 3: Advanced Analysis

8m

Module 3: Dynamic & Static Malware Analysis
3.5 Static Analysis Part 1

17m

Module 3: Dynamic & Static Malware Analysis
3.6 Static Analysis Part 2

13m

Module 3: Dynamic & Static Malware Analysis
3.7 Module 3 Summary

1m

Module 3: Dynamic & Static Malware Analysis
4.1 Module 4 Objectives

1m

Module 4: Malware Challenges
4.2 Malware Packers Part 1

5m

Module 4: Malware Challenges
4.3 Malware Packers Part 2

7m

Module 4: Malware Challenges
4.4 Obfuscation Part 1

4m

Module 4: Malware Challenges
4.5 Obfuscation Part 2: XOR

4m

Module 4: Malware Challenges
4.6 Obfuscation Part 3: base64

5m

Module 4: Malware Challenges
4.7 Identifying Encryption

4m

Module 4: Malware Challenges
4.8 Anti-Analysis Part 1

3m

Module 4: Malware Challenges
4.9 Anti-Analysis Part 2

5m

Module 4: Malware Challenges
4.10 Module 4 Summary

1m

Module 4: Malware Challenges
5.1 Module 5 Objectives

1m

Module 5: Memory Analysis
5.2 Forensics Process

2m

Module 5: Memory Analysis
Course Description

The Malware Analysis: Redux course equips participants to handle complex malware analysis tasks by reacquainting them with key analysis topics and exercises.

Prerequisites

Attendees should have a knowledge of malware analysis core concepts, a working malware analysis lab and a skill set in x86, x64 architecture and Windows APIs. A software development background is also recommended.

Course Goals

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  • Triage malicious software
  • Understand the static and dynamic analysis process
  • Decipher file formats
  • Extract malware artifacts
  • Understand malware’s functionality
  • Learn about obfuscation techniques
  • Debug malware
  • Understand x86 and x64 Architecture
  • Understand assembly language
  • Learn about control structures
  • Disassemble malware
  • Unpack Malware
    • * Learn how to hunt for malware in memory

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    Instructors

    Brian Rogalski
    CEO of Hexcapes
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    Put your skills to the test in virtual labs, challenges, and simulated environments.

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    Advanced Malware Analysis: Redux

    Do you have knowledge of malware analysis core concepts, but want to transition from malware analyst to reverse engineer? Brian Rogalski, CEO of Hexcapes, equips you to handle complex tasks such as extracting, debugging, disassembling, unpacking, and hunting malware. Gain the hands-on experience you need to level up.
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    Course Description

    The Malware Analysis: Redux course equips participants to handle complex malware analysis tasks by reacquainting them with key analysis topics and exercises.

    Prerequisites

    Attendees should have a knowledge of malware analysis core concepts, a working malware analysis lab and a skill set in x86, x64 architecture and Windows APIs. A software development background is also recommended.

    Course Goals

    By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  • Triage malicious software
  • Understand the static and dynamic analysis process
  • Decipher file formats
  • Extract malware artifacts
  • Understand malware’s functionality
  • Learn about obfuscation techniques
  • Debug malware
  • Understand x86 and x64 Architecture
  • Understand assembly language
  • Learn about control structures
  • Disassemble malware
  • Unpack Malware
    • * Learn how to hunt for malware in memory

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