Advanced Malware Analysis and Digital Forensics Training Course
Decode Digital Deception: Expert-Level Malware Investigation Mastery
Become a digital detective with our comprehensive malware analysis program. Through intensive hands-on training with real malware specimens and cutting-edge forensic tools, you’ll develop the expertise to uncover hidden threats, decode malicious behavior, and protect organizations from sophisticated cyber attacks.
About the Course
Modern cyber threats operate in the shadows, using sophisticated evasion techniques and polymorphic code to avoid detection. Traditional security measures often fail against these advanced threats, creating an urgent need for specialists who can dissect malicious software at the binary level. Our Certified Malware Investigation Specialist (CMIS) program addresses this critical gap by training cybersecurity professionals to become expert digital forensic investigators.
This intensive program combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, teaching you to analyze everything from simple trojans to complex nation-state malware. You’ll master the art of reverse engineering, learn to navigate assembly code like a native language, and develop the investigative mindset needed to uncover the most sophisticated digital threats facing organizations today.
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CREST Recognized Cyber Training Provider
Our malware analysis curriculum meets CREST’s rigorous standards for cybersecurity education. This recognition ensures that graduates possess the technical competencies required by leading cybersecurity firms, government agencies, and enterprise security teams worldwide.
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24×7 Online Labs
Access our purpose-built malware analysis laboratory featuring isolated virtual environments, professional-grade analysis tools, and a comprehensive collection of malware specimens. Practice with real threats in a completely safe, sandboxed environment that mirrors professional malware analysis facilities.
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Focus on Latest Trends
Stay ahead of evolving threats with curriculum that covers the latest malware families, including ransomware-as-a-service operations, fileless malware, and AI-powered attack tools. Learn to analyze threats that are actively targeting organizations in today’s threat landscape.
Professional Capabilities
Participants emerge with the technical expertise and investigative mindset required to tackle the most challenging malware analysis scenarios in professional cybersecurity environments.
Digital Forensics Expertise
Conduct thorough forensic examinations of suspicious files and systems using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
Reverse Engineering Proficiency
Disassemble and analyze complex malware to understand functionality, identify vulnerabilities, and develop countermeasures.
Threat Intelligence Production
Generate actionable intelligence reports that inform security strategy and support incident response operations.
Incident Response Integration
Provide expert malware analysis support during security incidents and breach investigations.
Course Content & Learning Experience
Our curriculum follows established digital forensics methodologies while incorporating cutting-edge malware analysis techniques. Students learn through a combination of theoretical instruction, guided laboratory exercises, and independent research projects that simulate real-world malware investigation scenarios.
Forensic Foundation & Static Investigation
Establish expertise in digital forensics fundamentals and static malware analysis techniques. Learn to examine suspicious files without execution, extract embedded artifacts, and identify malware families through signature analysis and behavioral indicators.
Laboratory Experience: Work with professional forensics tools including hex editors, disassemblers, and specialized malware analysis utilities. Examine real malware specimens to identify packing techniques, extract configuration data, and develop detection signatures. Master the PE file format and learn to identify suspicious modifications that indicate malicious intent.
Behavioral Analysis & Reverse Engineering
Develop advanced skills in dynamic malware analysis and reverse engineering. Learn to safely execute malware in controlled environments, monitor system interactions, and reconstruct malicious functionality through assembly code analysis.
Technical Mastery: Master industry-standard tools including IDA Pro, OllyDbg, and Wireshark for comprehensive malware investigation. Learn x86 assembly language, Windows API analysis, and network protocol examination. Develop skills in memory forensics and process injection detection that are essential for analyzing sophisticated threats.
Advanced Evasion & Intelligence Reporting
Tackle sophisticated malware that employs anti-analysis techniques and develop professional reporting skills for communicating findings to technical and executive audiences. Learn to attribute attacks and develop actionable threat intelligence.
Professional Applications: Analyze advanced persistent threats, ransomware campaigns, and nation-state malware. Learn to bypass anti-debugging techniques, unpack obfuscated code, and analyze fileless malware. Develop skills in threat attribution, campaign tracking, and intelligence reporting that support organizational decision-making and incident response activities.
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What You Receive
Transform your cybersecurity career with our comprehensive CMIS certification.
- 24/7 Isolated Malware Laboratory Access: 90 days access to secure, sandboxed environments featuring real malware specimens, professional analysis tools, and virtualized investigation platforms for continuous hands-on forensic practice.
- Comprehensive Training Manual: Complete coverage from basic static analysis and file examination through advanced reverse engineering, behavioral analysis, and professional threat intelligence reporting.
- Digital Badge and CMIS Certification (post-labs): CREST-recognized certification with digital credentials acknowledged by incident response teams, digital forensics units, and leading cybersecurity research organizations worldwide.
- Hacking Gear: HAK5 Hacking Field Kit and Tranchulas Hacker T-Shirt (for early bird registrants in UK and US only)*
Technical Requirements
Participants are required to bring their own laptop for the training.
- Processor: Intel i5 or equivalent (i7 recommended for optimal performance).
- Memory (RAM): Minimum 16 GB RAM (32 GB recommended for seamless virtualization).
- Storage: At least 50 GB of free disk space, SSD recommended for faster virtual machine performance.
- Operating System: Any operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux) capable of running VMware Workstation or VMware Fusion.
- Virtualization Software: VMware Workstation (Windows/Linux) or VMware Fusion (macOS).
- Permissions and Access: Full administrative rights/access to the host operating system to install required software and configure system settings.
Who Should Attend
Our CMIS program attracts dedicated cybersecurity investigators.
- Digital Forensics Specialists: Forensic investigators seeking to expand their expertise into malware analysis with comprehensive reverse engineering skills and advanced threat investigation methodologies.
- Incident Response Analysts: Security professionals looking to enhance their malware investigation capabilities and understand how sophisticated threats operate within compromised environments.
- Security Researchers: Malware researchers and threat intelligence analysts wanting to formalize their skills with industry-recognized certification and systematic analysis methodology training.
- SOC Analysts: Security operations center professionals seeking to develop advanced threat hunting capabilities with professional-grade malware analysis skills and investigative credentials.