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Certified Malware Analyst Course overview

Welcome to our Certified Malware Analysis course, where you'll delve deep into the intricate world of malware, equipping yourself with the skills needed to combat evolving digital threats. This comprehensive program covers a broad spectrum of topics, ensuring a thorough understanding of malware fundamentals and advanced analysis techniques.

  1. Malware Fundamentals:

  • Gain a foundational understanding of malware, exploring its nature, characteristics, and the economic impact it poses.Malware Costing:

  • Explore the financial implications of malware, understanding its economic drivers and the real-world costs associated with cyber threats.

  • Types of Malware:

  • Dive into the various categories of malware, from viruses and Trojans to advanced threats, understanding their unique characteristics.

  • Antivirus Working:

  • Uncover the inner workings of antivirus systems, learning how these essential tools identify and neutralize malicious software.

  • Live Malware Sample:

  • Work with live malware samples to gain hands-on experience, honing your skills in real-world scenarios.

  • Toolkit Provisioning:

  • Build your toolkit for malware analysis, selecting and utilizing the right tools to enhance your investigative capabilities.1

  • Malware Encryption:

  • Explore techniques used by malware to encrypt and obfuscate their presence, learning to decipher and neutralize them.

  • Malicious Code & Pattern Analysis:

  • Conduct a comprehensive examination of malicious code and patterns, understanding the anatomy of sophisticated cyber threats.

  • Complete Malware Analysis:

  • Master the art of thorough malware analysis, combining static and dynamic approaches for a holistic understanding.

  • Static Malware Analysis:

  • Learn the art of static analysis, dissecting code without execution to unveil the hidden characteristics of malware.

  • Dynamic Malware Analysis:

  • Dive into dynamic analysis techniques, observing malware behavior in real-time to uncover its true nature.

  • In-depth Study of Self-Defending Malware:

  • Explore advanced malware that employs self-defensive mechanisms, developing strategies to overcome these challenges.

  • Maneuvering Techniques:

  • Learn the techniques malware employs to navigate through systems and networks undetected.

  • Persistence Techniques:

  • Investigate how malware establishes persistence, maintaining a foothold in compromised environments.

  • Self-Destruction & Avoidance:

  • Understand the mechanisms behind self-destruction and self-avoidance employed by advanced malware.

  • Security Degradation:

  • Explore techniques used by malware to degrade system security, identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses.

  • Malicious Documents:

  • Analyze documents harboring malware, understanding how cyber threats exploit seemingly innocuous files.

  • Memory Forensics:

  • Delve into memory forensics to uncover hidden artifacts and traces of malware activity.

  • Registry & System Settings:

  • Examine malware impact on system settings and registry, understanding the persistent changes it makes.

  • Keylogger, Spyware, Software:

  • Explore keyloggers, spyware, and other software-based threats, understanding their functionality and impact.

  • Trojans and Backdoors Attack:

  • Uncover the intricacies of Trojans and backdoors, learning to detect, analyze, and mitigate these covert threats.

  • Virus, Worm & Trojan:

  • Differentiate between viruses, worms, and Trojans, understanding their modes of propagation and potential risks.

  • Rootkits:

  • Explore the elusive world of rootkits, learning how these stealthy threats compromise system integrity.

  • Opensource Trojan Horses:

  • Study open-source Trojan horses, understanding their role in cyber threats and how to counteract them.

  • Live Malware Analysis and Testing:

  • Apply your skills in live scenarios, analyzing and testing malware samples to reinforce your practical expertise.

  • Wannacry Ransomware Analysis and Testing:

  • Conduct a detailed analysis of the Wannacry ransomware, understanding its mechanisms and implications.

  • Malware Analysis Tools:

  • Familiarize yourself with industry-leading malware analysis tools, optimizing your investigative toolkit.

  • Yara Rules:

  • Master the application of Yara rules, a powerful tool for identifying and classifying malware.

  • Build Own Yara Rules:

  • Develop custom Yara rules, tailoring your approach to identifying unique malware signatures.

  • Yara Gen Auto Rules Builder:

  • Utilize automated tools to streamline Yara rule creation, enhancing your efficiency in malware detection.

  • Android Malware Analysis:

  • Explore the unique challenges of analyzing malware targeting Android platforms, gaining expertise in mobile security.

  • Manual and Automated Analysis:

  • Combine manual and automated analysis techniques to conduct thorough investigations efficiently.

  • Build Basic Malware and Virus using C, C++, Python:

  • Gain hands-on experience by constructing basic malware and viruses using common programming languages.

  • Android Malware Testing:

  • Test and analyze malware targeting Android devices, understanding the nuances of mobile security threats.

  • Automatically Testing + Manual Testing:

  • Combine automated and manual testing methodologies to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of cybersecurity defenses.

Reverse Engineering (Special 3-Week Training):

  • Fundamental of Reverse Engineering:

  • Explore the fundamentals of reverse engineering, learning to dissect and understand complex software systems.

  • Software Reverse Engineering:

  • Dive into software reverse engineering techniques, deciphering the inner workings of compiled applications.

  • Labs Solve:

  • Apply your reverse engineering skills in practical scenarios, solving labs that simulate real-world challenges.

  • How to Crack Software:

  • Learn the techniques used to crack software, understanding the vulnerabilities that lead to unauthorized access.

  • Power ISO, Video Editor, Text Editor, Winrar Cracking:

  • Gain hands-on experience in cracking common software applications, enhancing your practical reverse engineering skills.

  • Using Ghidra NSA Tool:

  • Utilize Ghidra, a powerful NSA tool, for reverse engineering and code analysis to uncover hidden functionalities.

  • X64dbg:

  • Navigate the X64dbg debugger, gaining expertise in dynamic analysis and debugging processes.

Embark on this journey with us at CX2 Space, where you'll not only acquire the skills to combat cyber threats but also become a Certified Malware Analysis Expert, ready to face the challenges of the ever-evolving digital landscape.

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