-
What is advanced static analysis
-
Define advanced static analysis to include an overview of x86 assembly and tools used.
-
-
x86 assembly
-
An overview of the x86 assembly language.
-
-
Using IDA Pro
-
Demonstrate IDA Pro to gain basic knowledge of the various windows and shortcuts that will be used in IDA Pro.
-
-
Identifying C code constructs
-
Identify various C code constructs such as loops, if/else statements, case switches and local/global variables in assembly.
-
-
Analyzing imports and exports
-
Demonstrate cross-referencing imports and exports in IDA to find and identify malicious activity in a piece of malware.
-
-
Analyzing functions
-
Demonstrate analysis of a sample malware’s functions in assembly to understand malicious activity that occurs.
-
Syllabus
Syllabus
Course description
Advanced static analysis gives us a deeper dive into a malicious file. It includes looking at the malicious file’s assembly code to better understand the malware’s functionality and behavior. You will learn to better understand x86 assembly, identify many


Meet the author
Carolyn has been a malware reverse engineer for over nine years. She initially gained her reverse-engineering skill set in the US Navy, conducting malware analysis for defensive purposes, incident response and enabling exploitation operations. She is proficient at analyzing various types of binaries and working with many malware analysis tools and programming languages such as x86 assembly, C, C++ and Python. She also has three years’ experience as a computer forensic analyst conducting analysis on various media devices in search of malicious intrusions.
Carolyn has taken numerous malware reverse-engineering courses, at levels from beginner to advanced. She has also created numerous malware analysis training pipelines. She has her Bachelor of Science degree in computer networks and cybersecurity from the University of Maryland Global Campus, and has been SANS GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)-certified since 2015.
Associated NICE Work Roles
All Infosec training maps directly to the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity to guide you from beginner to expert across 52 Work Roles.
- All-Source Analyst
- Mission Assessment Specialist
- Target Developer
You're in good company
We use Infosec Skills to provide continuous training to our technicians and to prepare them for various certifications. Infosec Skills allows us to create personalized training programs that focus on each of our technicians’ particular roles and see their progress as they take courses. We also, recommend it to clients to make their IT support teams better.
Caleb Yankus
This has been utilized to bridge the skills gap across our cyber team and to aid them as they prepare for their various certifications. It also has provided a nice learning foundation for our various cyber team members to utilize as we continue to find ways for cross-utilization with operations while minimizing the downtime needed to ensure everyone’s knowledge is the same.
Daniel Simpson
We use Infosec Skills to provide base level knowledge for employees. We also use the services to provide in depth learning for employees as they encounter new technologies. If an employee is is assigned to a new project, we can rely on Infosec Skills to provide a rapid concentrated learning environment. This rapid concentrated learning positions our employees for success.
Infosec Skills Teams client
Plans & pricing
-
Infosec Skills Personal
- 190+ role-guided learning paths (e.g., Ethical Hacking, Threat Hunting)
- 100s of hands-on labs in cloud-hosted cyber ranges
- Custom certification practice exams (e.g., CISSP, Security+)
- Skill assessments
- Infosec peer community support
-
Infosec Skills Teams
- Team administration and reporting
- Dedicated client success manager
-
Single sign-on (SSO)
Easily authenticate and manage your learners by connecting to any identity provider that supports the SAML 2.0 standard.
-
Integrations via API
Retrieve training performance and engagement metrics and integrate learner data into your existing LMS or HRS.
- 190+ role-guided learning paths and assessments (e.g., Incident Response)
- 100s of hands-on labs in cloud-hosted cyber ranges
- Create and assign custom learning paths
- Custom certification practice exams (e.g., CISSP, CISA)
- Optional upgrade: Guarantee team certification with live boot camps
Unlock 7 days of free training
- 1,400+ hands-on courses and labs
- Certification practice exams
- Skill assessments
Award-winning training that you can trust




