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System Binary Proxy Execution: Msiexec

In the course, you will learn how a malicious user can obfuscate some of their payload actions through downloaded DLL files by utilizing the built in rundll32.exe. By using rundll32, an attacker can make their activity look like a normal Windows system binary process being executed under the rundll32.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
2 - Intermediate
Course Prerequisites

This course is recommended for mid-tier security analysts with two to three years of experience.

Training Purpose
Skill Development
Specific Audience
All
General Public
Delivery Method
Online, Self-Paced
  • Online, Self-Paced

Learning Objectives

After completing MITRE ATT&CK TTP content, learners should be able to:
- Detect adversary usage of a technique or sub-technique in a hands-on environment.
- Explain possible approaches for setting up detection rules and recommending mitigations for the technique.
- Describe how an adversary might chain this technique together with adjacent or related techniques in order to accomplish objectives on goal.
- Provide examples of real-world procedures that illustrate the techniques.

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

Feedback

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