This is an introductory course that exposes students to theoretical knowledge and hands-on techniques for analyzing malware. Students will learn how to identify and analyze software that causes harm to users, computers, and networks as part of an overall cyber defense and incident response plan. Understanding how malware works and what it was designed to do is crucial to thwarting future attacks.
Learning Objectives
To obtain the basic skills needed for the identification and analysis of software that causes harm to users, computers and networks.
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):
Competency Areas
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