Learning Malware Analysis

Delve into the world of malware analysis and memory forensics with this comprehensive guidebook. Through hands-on examples and clear explanations, you will learn how to detect and analyze malware, investigate threats, and defend systems. By the end of this book, you'll possess the skills needed to address the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity threats.

What this Book will help me do

• Create a safe and isolated environment for malware analysis.
• Perform static and dynamic analysis to understand malware behavior.
• Reverse-engineer malware to discover its functionalities and obfuscation techniques.
• Analyze and decode complex encoding and encryption algorithms within malicious software.
• Conduct thorough investigations using memory forensics to hunt malware effectively.

Author(s)

Monnappa K A is a security professional with profound expertise in malware analysis and memory forensics. With years of experience as an incident responder and cybersecurity investigator, Monnappa brings a wealth of knowledge to his writing. His clear, structured, and actionable approach makes complex concepts accessible for readers of all skill levels.

Who is it for?

This book is tailored for incident responders, cybersecurity analysts, system administrators, and forensic practitioners seeking to strengthen their malware analysis abilities. It is also suitable for curious learners ready to dive into security concepts. Basic programming skills are recommended for a complete learning experience.