Malicious Documents Analysis from Mandiant, Inc

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.

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

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