Malware Analysis Training Course
Learn to perform dynamic and static malware analysis to enhance your cyber security skills. This course covers setting up a malware analysis lab and analyzing real-world malware to understand how different malware functions and infects systems.
Last update: May 2019
Focus: Reverse Engineering Courses, Digital Forensics Courses, Programming Courses, Cyber Security Courses
Audio Language: English
Subtitles/Captions: Yes
Type of Training: Online, self-paced
Caption Language: English
What You’ll Learn
This malware analysis training will teach you:
- Building Your Malware Lab: Set up a secure environment using FlareVM and Virtual Box.
- Static vs Dynamic Analysis: Learn both methods for analyzing malware.
- Process Monitoring: Track processes and file creation during malware execution.
- Open Source Research: Leverage open-source tools to enhance your malware analysis efforts.
- Malware Categories: Understand different types of malware and their behavior.
- Network Analysis: Monitor and analyze network traffic using Wireshark.
- Reverse Engineering: Use tools like IDA and OllyDbg to inspect malware binaries.
Included in the Malware Analysis Training Course
1.5 Hours of On-Demand Video
Certificate of Completion
Access on Mobile
Suitable for the Following Careers
Malware AnalystCourse Content
PREVIEW COURSEIntroduction
Welcome to the Course
Preview
Malware Concepts: Building a solid foundation upon which to learn
Malware Analysis: Foundational concepts before begin working with malware
Setting Up the Analysis Environment (FlareVM)
Conducting the Analysis
Conclusion
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Bonus Lecture - Whats Next?Requirements
Basic knowledge of computers and operating systems
Familiarity with software development concepts
Helpful but not required: Experience with programming languages like C, Java, or Python
Description of Malware Analysis Training
This course introduces the key steps and processes involved in both static and dynamic malware analysis. You’ll learn how to set up a malware analysis lab using FlareVM, explore different types of malware, and examine how malware behaves on an infected system. By the end, you'll be able to analyze real-world malware and understand its impact on cyber security.
Through hands-on labs and practical examples, you’ll delve into static and dynamic analysis techniques, gaining the ability to identify malicious activities, monitor infected systems, and extract useful information from malware samples. Key topics include:
- Building a malware analysis lab using FlareVM
- Understanding different types of malware and infection vectors
- Performing static analysis to study malware without execution
- Conducting dynamic analysis by running malware in a controlled environment
- Using tools like Wireshark, Process Dump, IDA, and OllyDbg for deeper analysis
- Isolating infected systems and analyzing changes made by malware
By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation in malware analysis techniques, ready to tackle real-world cyber security challenges.
Who is This Course For
This course is designed for anyone interested in understanding how malware works, including cyber security professionals, incident responders, and those looking to improve their malware analysis skills.
Course Instructor
Jason Dion
Jason Dion is an Adjunct Instructor at Liberty University's College of Engineering and Computational Science and Anne Arundel Community College's Department of Computing Technologies. With networking experience dating back to 1992, Jason has held roles such as Network Engineer, Deputy Director of a Network Operations Center, and Information Systems Officer for large organizations worldwide.
He holds multiple IT certifications, including CISSP, CEH, CNDA, DFE, DMC, Security+, Network+, A+, and ITIL v3. Jason also has a Master's in Information Technology specializing in Information Assurance, a Master's in Pastoral Counseling, and a Bachelor's in Human Resources Management.
Passionate about sharing his knowledge, Jason helps students develop practical skills in information security and IT management, drawing on his decades of hands-on experience.
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Testimonials
Priya K.
Jason Dion's teaching style made complex topics approachable. Learning to monitor processes and use tools like Wireshark was invaluable.
Alex R.
This course gave me practical skills in malware analysis that I could immediately apply. Thank you Jason.
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