Introduction
Malware analysis is a critical skill for cybersecurity professionals. This lab provides hands-on experience with analyzing malicious software using both static and dynamic analysis techniques in a controlled environment.
Lab Objectives
- Understand malware analysis methodologies
- Practice static analysis techniques
- Perform dynamic analysis in isolated environments
- Learn to identify malware families and behaviors
- Develop analysis reports and IOCs
Lab Environment
Isolated Windows analysis environment with:
- Virtual machines with snapshots
- Analysis tools and debuggers
- Network simulation capabilities
- Safe malware samples for practice
Tools Used
- IDA Pro / Ghidra for disassembly
- Process Monitor and Process Explorer
- Wireshark for network analysis
- Volatility for memory analysis
- Custom analysis scripts
Safety Protocols
- Isolated network environment
- VM snapshots and rollback procedures
- Proper handling of malware samples
- Documentation and reporting standards
Skills Developed
- Static analysis and reverse engineering
- Dynamic behavior analysis
- Network traffic analysis
- Memory forensics
- Threat intelligence and IOC development