Advanced static analysis Course
1 hour, 29 minutes
Course description
Advanced static analysis gives us a deeper dive into a malicious file. It includes looking at the malicious file's assembly code to better understand the malware’s functionality and behavior. You will learn to better understand x86 assembly, identify many C code constructs in assembly and identify malicious functions in a malware sample.Syllabus
Analyzing functions
Video - 00:13:00
Demonstrate analysis of a sample malware's functions in assembly to understand malicious activity that occurs.
Analyzing imports and exports
Video - 00:34:00
Demonstrate cross-referencing imports and exports in IDA to find and identify malicious activity in a piece of malware.
Identifying C code constructs
Video - 00:13:00
Identify various C code constructs such as loops, if/else statements, case switches and local/global variables in assembly.
Using IDA Pro
Video - 00:18:00
Demonstrate IDA Pro to gain basic knowledge of the various windows and shortcuts that will be used in IDA Pro.
x86 assembly
Video - 00:08:00
An overview of the x86 assembly language.
What is advanced static analysis
Video - 00:03:00
Define advanced static analysis to include an overview of x86 assembly and tools used.
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