Malware Threats

Name: Malware Threats
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Interested in penetration testing and malware analysis? This malware course introduces you to different types of malware, like viruses, worms, and Trojans. Gain hands-on experience in analyzing malicious files, identifying malicious processes, and more.

Time

4 hours 17 minutes

Difficulty

Intermediate

CEU/CPE

3.8

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This Course is part of a Career Path: Become a SOC Analyst - Level 1

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction

Introduction

Malware Introduction

Module 2: Analyze Malware

2.1Analyze and Classify Malware Lab Part 1

2.2Analyze and Classify Malware Lab Part 2

2.3Analyze and Classify Malware

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2.4Rootkit Lab Part 1

2.5Rootkit Lab Part 2

2.6Rootkit Lab Part 3

2.7RootKit

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Module 3: Conclusion

3.1Conclusion

Module 4: Course Assessment

4.1Course Assessment - Malware Threats

Assessment

30m

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Course Description

This basic malware course is a good starting point for students interested in both penetration testing and malware analysis. Students studying for industry certification exams, like CEH, may find the course beneficial.

Prerequisites

Students should be familiar with common IT and cybersecurity terminology.

Study Resources

The course will include a study guide and glossary. Students will also get step by step guides for all labs.

Course Goals

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

Explain the common types of malware
Analyze a malicious file

This skill-based malware analysis course is intended to introduce students to malware, terminology, and focuses on a hands-on approach with labs. Several labs will help reinforce the learning. This course is instructed at a beginner level. Ideally, students will either be pursuing certifications, like the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Pentest+, or OSCP, since the knowledge gained in this course will help students prepare for these examinations.

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