• Online, Self-Paced

This malware course will provide students with an introduction to different types of malware, like viruses, worms, and Trojans. Students will gain hands-on experience in analyzing malicious files, identifying malicious processes, and more.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Explain the common types of malware
- Analyze a malicious file

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):

Specialty Areas

  • All-Source Analysis
  • Threat Analysis

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.