Windows Rootkit Reverse Engineering
Windows Rootkit Reverse Engineering
This course takes students into advanced and specialist topics surrounding rootkit analysis. Students will learn about the Windows kernel, automated and manual unpacking, live kernel debugging with IDA and WinDbg, and reverse engineering drivers. This is a heavily lab-intensive course that requires students to have a solid background in programming, reverse engineering, and malware analysis prior to attending.
Training at a glance
Level
Intermediate
Duration
5 Days
Experience
2 years: Rootkit
Average Salary
$103,400
Labs
Yes
Level
Intermediate
Duration
5 Days
Experience
2 years: Rootkit
Average Salary
$103,400
Labs
Yes
Training Details
Malware Analysts and Reverse Engineers use systems and tools to identify, record, and dissect malware threats. They are skilled in classifying malware based on threat type and behavior. They stay current with malware trends and ensure systems and software are up to date to defend against them. Malware Analysts and Reverse Engineers often advance from Programmer or Developer positions and have extensive knowledge and skills in Python, Perl, and Ruby scripting; IDA Pro, WinDbg, OllyDbg, Immunity Debugger; and unpacking, deobfuscation, and anti-debugging techniques. Salaries for entry-level positions often start at $78,000, and the median salary for Malware Analyst and Reverse Engineer roles is $165,000 in the U.S.
After successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Unpack malware using both automated tools and manual processes
- Analyze and defeat mechanisms added by code protectors
- Conduct live remote kernel debugging on Windows using WinDbg and IDA
- Reverse engineer rootkits that are implemented as drivers
Learners will be required to:
- Fully analyze and report on a real-world Windows rootkit
- Successful completion of Malware Reverse Engineering
- Strong programming and reverse engineering experience
- Comprehensive understanding of Windows OS internals
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