
Malware Analysis Basics
Overview
This 16-hour on-demand course provides a hands-on, virtual beginner's introduction to the tools and methodologies used to perform malware analysis on executable files found on Windows systems. The course introduces students to the field of disassembly, including subtopics on x86 architecture, the stack, C code constructs, and an introduction to IDA Pro. The content is developed and taught by FLARE malware analysts with experience analyzing a diverse set of malware.Prerequisites: Knowledge of computer science and operating system fundamentals. Exposure to basic computer programming concepts and Windows insider experience (recommended).
Course Objectives
After completing this e-learning course, students should be able to:- Classify malware using various techniques and tools without running it
- Analyze running malware by looking at file system changes, function calls, network communications, and other indicators
- Interpret x86 assembly language
- Use and navigate IDA Pro
Who might find this course useful
Information technology personnel, information security personnel, corporate investigators, and others who need to understand how malware works and the processes used in its analysis.How it works
Training method
On-demand trainingDuration
16 hoursContent is available for 3 months from the date of registration
It is available 24 hours from a standard web browser
Required materials
Students must use a laptop that meets the following specifications:- Virtualbox 7+
- 30 GB free HDD space