Malware Analysis Skill PathThis malware analysis skill path is designed to equip cybersecurity professionals, SOC analysts, IT enthusiasts, and students with the knowledge and hands-on expertise to identify, analyze, and mitigate malware threats and networks from cyberattacks effectively.
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Malware Analysis Fundamentals
7 Lesson 13 Question 3 Challenge 1 Quiz 4 Alert
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Dynamic Malware Analysis
9 Lesson 17 Question 2 Challenge 1 Quiz 3 Alert
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Building a Malware Analysis Lab
6 Lesson 10 Question
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Malware Traffic Analysis with Wireshark
4 Lesson 5 Question 2 Challenge
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Static Malware Analysis
11 Lesson 26 Question 1 Quiz
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Malicious Document Analysis
5 Lesson 14 Question 3 Challenge
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Reverse Engineering
7 Lesson 11 Question 1 Quiz
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Reverse Engineering 2
6 Lesson 16 Question 1 Quiz
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VirusTotal for SOC Analysts
5 Lesson 8 Question 1 Quiz
YOUR PROGRESS
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ACHIEVEMENTS
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EXPECTED OUTCOMES
  • Understanding malware terminology and concepts.
  • Running malware in controlled environments (sandboxing).
  • Capturing network traffic and system changes caused by malware.
  • Decompiling and deobfuscating malware code.
    • INTENDED AUDIENCE
  • Anyone Interested in Cybersecurity Career: Individuals considering a career change into cybersecurity and want to start by building foundational skills in malware analysis.
  • Students and Researchers: Students pursuing degrees or certifications in cybersecurity, computer science, or related fields, as well as academic researchers studying malware and cyber threats.
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) Analysts: SOC analysts play a crucial role in monitoring and defending an organization's network and systems against cyber threats. They need to possess strong malware analysis skills to detect, analyze, and respond to malware incidents effectively. This skill path can provide SOC analysts with the specialized knowledge and techniques required to enhance their threat detection and response capabilities.
    • PREREQUISITES
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, including threat detection, incident response, and common attack vectors, can be beneficial.
  • Security Tools Familiarity: Awareness of common security tools such as antivirus software, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and network sniffers.
    • Malware Analysis Skill PathThis malware analysis skill path is designed to equip cybersecurity professionals, SOC analysts, IT enthusiasts, and students with the knowledge and hands-on expertise to identify, analyze, and mitigate malware threats and networks from cyberattacks effectively.