Information Security Technology

The course content focuses on the two main methodologies of malware analysis: Static Analysis (examining code without execution) and Dynamic Analysis (executing code in a virtual environment). Students learn to identify different malware types, such as Viruses, Trojans, and Ransomware. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of x86 Assembly language and the use of core reverse engineering tools like Disassemblers (IDA Pro, Ghidra) and Debuggers (x64dbg). Additionally, critical topics include techniques for bypassing malware concealment methods (obfuscation, packing) and the process of properly reporting analysis findings.

The main goal of the "Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering" course is to provide students with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to understand how malicious software (malware), a critical part of modern cyber threats, operates. The course aims to equip students with the ability to examine (analyze) and decipher the structure (reverse engineer) such software in a secure environment, thereby uncovering the attacker's intent, capabilities, and targets. Ultimately, this preparation allows future cybersecurity specialists to develop effective defense strategies against both known and zero-day threats.