Course Description

This comprehensive 45-hour live training provides a structured approach to malware analysis, combining in-depth course materials with over 55 hands-on labs to reinforce practical skills.
The program covers multiple modules designed to systematically build your expertise, focusing on PE analysis, assembly and reverse engineering, debugging, deobfuscation, and reporting. Each module enhances your ability to analyze, interpret, and respond to malware threats effectively, equipping you with the technical proficiency needed in real-world cybersecurity environments.
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Training Delivery Details

Instructor Led Training

Live Training: 45 hours (3 hours / Day) | Includes 24 hours of virtual lab access | Certification of Attendance

The course material includes full access to our
Malware Analysis - On-Demand Course

Sessions starts from 9 AM to 2 PM (Eastern Time) or scheduled upon a mutual agreement

Training fees: $2250

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Syllabus

After completing this course, students will be able to demonstrate how to analyze malware, extract IOCs, and write a report about their analysis.

1. Introduction to Malware Analysis

2. Working with a Sandbox and Different Analysis Tools

3. PE File Analysis

4. Assembly x86/x64 Crash Course

5. Reverse Engineer and Debugging Malware

6. Analyzing Different Injection Techniques

7. Malware Persistence Mechanisms

8. Obfuscation and Anti-Analysis Techniques

9. Analyzing Malware Armed with Shellcode

10. Analyzing Managed Code (readable/uncompiled)

11. Extracting IOCs and writing YARA Rules

12. Writing Reports

Instructor

Cyber 5W Team

Course Material

  • Slide Notes & Lab Documents

    Training material including the course slides, lab documents, and references for further reading.

  • Malware Samples

    A copy of all the malware samples used during the training. Many of the samples have been custom built for the training.

  • Certificates

    At the end of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion that proves you have attended the course.

    However, to obtain our C5W Certified Malware Analyst certification you will be required to take an exam.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be able to perform the following:

  • Ability to Analyze Malware using Different Tools and Sandboxes

  • Learn assembly x86/x64

  • Learn how to reverse engineer and debug malware

  • Ability to analyze malware with different injection techniques

  • Learn about malware persistence, obfuscation, and anti-analysis techniques

  • Learn how to locate and analyze malware using shellcode

  • Ability to analyze malware written using managed languages, such as: .NET, HTA, VBScript, Python, and JavaScript

  • Ability to extract IOCs from malware samples and turn them into YARA rules

  • Learn how to write malware analysis reports

Prerequisites

This course assumes no previous knowledge in malware analysis. However, basic knowledge in computer science, operating systems, programming, assembly, or any related field is highly desirable.

Important: Learners must have experience installing software and running virtual machines within a hypervisor. Please ensure you are comfortable setting up and managing virtual machines independently.

The Value of the Training

After completing this course, students will be able to demonstrate how to analyze malware, extract IOCs, and write a report about their analysis.

Who is this Training For?

Anyone who is willing to start a career in this field and needs the skills to do malware analysis, and also those who are curious about learning how to analyze malware.

System Requirements:

what you need to for the course

1. Computer or laptop with a Linux/Windows/Mac Operating System.

2. Capability of running virtualization software (VMWare or VirtualBox) and the attendee is comfortable of running malware on it.

3. More than 50 GB of disk space for the VMs used.

Refund Policy:

Refund requests for In-person and Online Virtual Training are accepted before the refund deadline and as long as the online course has not been accessed. To initiate a refund, please submit your request to [email protected]. The registration fee will be refunded, minus a $50 refund processing fee, to the original payment method. Please be advised that CYBER 5W OnDemand Courses are non-refundable and non-transferable once payment has been completed and course material has been accessed.