Published: September 2015 Pages: 464
Advanced Malware Analysis is a critical resource for every information security professional's anti-malware arsenal. The proven troubleshooting techniques will give an edge to information security professionals whose job involves detecting, decoding, and reporting on malware.
After explaining malware architecture and how it operates, the book describes how to create and configure a state-of-the-art malware research lab and gather samples for analysis. Then, you'll learn how to use dozens of malware analysis tools, organize data, and create metrics-rich reports.
A crucial tool for combatting malware-which currently hits each second globally
Filled with undocumented methods for customizing dozens of analysis software tools for very specific uses
Leads you through a malware blueprint first, then lab setup, and finally analysis and reporting activities
Every tool explained in this book is available in every country around the world
Christopher Elisan is a seasoned reverse engineer and malware researcher, Principal Malware Scientist at RSA NetWitness, and author of Malware, Rootkits & Botnets: A Beginner's Guide. He provides expert opinion on malware, botnets, and advanced persistent threats for leading industry and mainstream publications including USA Today, SC magazine, InformationWeek, Fox Business, and Dark Reading.
Keywords: COMPUTER SECURITY, NETWORK SECURITY, COMPUTER FORENSICS, MALWARE RESEARCH LAB, MALWARE FORENSICS, HACKING, MALWARE PROTECTION, MALWARE ANALYSIS TOOL, BLOCK MALWARE, MALICIOUS CODE
