Application of Malware Analysis (Live Workshop)

Objectives: Teaches the process of analyzing malware to understand its behavior, functionality, and impact. The module includes both static and dynamic analysis techniques.

The Key Takeaways and Final Points: 

• Understand the fundamentals of malware forensics and its role in cybersecurity.
• Learn about the different types of malware, including viruses, worms, trojans, and ransomware.
• Gain knowledge on static malware analysis techniques for examining malware without executing it.
• Learn strategies for malware detection and removal, including the use of antivirus software and manual methods.

Assignment Description: You are an analyst working in a Security Operations Center (SOC). An employee reported suspicious behaviour on their computer. After investigation, you have retrieved a suspicious executable file. Your task is to perform a basic malware analysis to determine if this file is malicious and, if so, gather as much information as possible about its behaviour.

Due Date: The assignment is expected to be completed within 10 days of its release date.
Pass score: You must score at least 6/10 to pass this assignment