• Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led
Course Description

Python Reverse Engineers is geared towards the reverse engineer and introduces the Python language with a focus on using it to accelerate, automate, and optimize reverse engineering tasks. The course begins with an introduction to the Python language, a review of object types and flow statements, then delves into file operations, modules, working with the CTypes library for interaction with Windows operating systems, debugging, and IDA scripting.

Learning Objectives

  • Compose Python scripts to automate repetitive tasks
  • Perform tasks with the Windows API from Python using the CTypes library
  • Implement a scriptable Windows debugger using Python and CTypes
  • Use the IDAPython API to automate common reverse engineering tasks in IDA

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):