Malware Analysis from Champlain College Online

Malware Analysis

Students will learn different methods of malware analysis and their respective strengths and weaknesses. Students will gain an insight into malware behavior, including infection vectors, propagation and persistence mechanisms and artifacts. Students will be taught methods of both behavioral analysis using controlled environments and reverse engineering. A range of malware types including web based, Trojan, rootkits and bots will be examined.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level

4 - Expert

Course Catalog Number

DFS 540

Course Prerequisites

Complete DFS-520

Training Purpose

Functional Development

Skill Development

Management Development

Specific Audience

All

Delivery Method

Online, Instructor-Led

National CAE Designated Institution

Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

Evaluate the malware threat facing organizations and individuals
Identify different types of malware and describe their capabilities including propagation and persistence mechanisms, payloads and defense strategies
Categorize the different infection vectors used by malware to propagate
Examine an operating system to determine if it has been compromised and evaluate the method of compromise
Use static and dynamic techniques to analyze malware and determine its purpose and method of operation
Write reports evaluating malware behavior, methods of compromise, purpose and method of operation.

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

Test and Evaluation
Vulnerability Assessment and Management
Collection Operations
Targets
Threat Analysis

Feedback

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