Intro to Malware Analysis and Response

Malware is everywhere and the industry is desperate for people who can track the hackers. In this course, you will learn about the various types and categories of malware, their symptoms, and how they work. As an incident responder, it is imperative that you are able to properly dissect malware. In this course, you will learn how to perform the basics of dynamic malware analysis, a tried and true method of understanding what an unknown binary (malware) is doing on an infected system. You will learn the tools, tactics and techniques malware analysis use in there every day job.

 

Entry Requirements
Students must complete an intake with recruitment team.

• Applicants must provide a valid photo ID or birth certificate
• Applicants must hold a high school diploma or be at least 19 years of age
• Students under the age of 19 require their parent or guardian’s signature
• Student must complete an intake with Admissions team member

 

Admission Requirements:
Basic Requirements​

• High School Completion: Applicants must have a high school diploma or an equivalent qualification.
• Age Requirement: Minimum 19 years of age.
• Mature Student Status*: Applicants who have not completed high school and are at least 19 years of age, may apply as a mature student.

*Mature student status may be granted to applicants who are over 19 years old and have not completed high school or equivalent. The applicants will be considered for admission based on the skills and experience they have acquired since leaving school. The applicant is required to provide the most recent transcripts or proof of academic accomplishments, a resume or summary of professional accomplishments, and two letters of recommendation from both their current and previous employers. The applicant may be interviewed by the Registrar’s or Academic office to further assess their suitability for admission to the program of study.
 

Course Prerequisites
None

Course Duration
8 Weeks/ 48 hours

Cost
CAD 850

Delivery Methods
Online| On-campus| Combined

Completion
Certificate

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Set up a safe virtual environment to analyze malware
• Quickly extract network signatures and host-based indicators
• Use key analysis tools like IDA Pro, OllyDbg, and WinDbg
• Overcome malware tricks like obfuscation, anti-disassembly, anti-debugging, and anti-virtual machine techniques
• Use your newfound knowledge of Windows internals for malware analysis
• Develop a methodology for unpacking malware and get practical experience with five of the most popular packers
• Analyze special cases of malware with shellcode, C++, and 64-bit code

 

Student Progression And Reporting
Student will be assessed by daily attendance, assignments, and completion of in class activities.

Completion Requirements
To successfully complete this course, students must:

• Pass the final exam
• Attend a minimum of 80% of the scheduled classes
• Achieve a minimum overall score of 50%

 

Minimum Technology Requirement:

Component	Specification
Processor	Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 (or better)
RAM	At least 8 GB
Storage	Minimum 256 GB (SSD recommended)
Internet	High-speed connection
Peripherals	Webcam, Microphone, Headphones/Earbuds
Operating System	Windows 10 or newer, macOS 10.14 or newer
Software	Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge), Video conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams)

Course Schedule: