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Malicious Documents Analysis

This course provides a rapid introduction to the file formats, tools, and methodologies used to perform malware analysis on malicious documents using a practical hands-on approach. Students will learn to pinpoint and analyze the most suspicious document components and how to extract host and network based indicators from them. This course includes demonstrations and hands-on labs that contain real malware.

Provider Information

More courses from this provider:
https://www.mandiant.com(link is external)
Contact Information

Mandiant, Inc
11951 Freedom Dr
Reston, VA 20190

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
3 - Advanced
Course Catalog Number
4003
Course Prerequisites

General knowledge of computer and operating system fundamentals. Exposure to programming fundamentals is recommended.

Training Purpose
Skill Development
Specific Audience
All
Delivery Method
Online, Instructor-Led
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, learners should be able to: • Dissect and analyze malicious document formats • Extract network and host-based indicators • Extract noteworthy components that require further isolated analysis • Detect suspicious patterns and common exploitation techniques • Utilize modern analysis tools including Offvis and 010 editor • Create and automate custom tools for your specific organization

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

  • Exploitation 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.

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