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Learning Track · 6 modules

Malware Reverse Engineering

Static and dynamic malware analysis, sandboxing, unpacking, indicator extraction — turning samples into actionable intelligence.

Why this track

Static and dynamic malware analysis, sandboxing, unpacking, indicator extraction — turning samples into actionable intelligence. This track walks you from fundamentals through advanced techniques across 6 practitioner modules — the same body of knowledge senior security professionals build over years, structured for self-paced progression with India-specific context throughout.

Prerequisite: See module 1 for entry context. Most modules are self-contained but follow the suggested sequence for best results.
6
Modules
4.4 h
Total time
6
Free modules
∞
Quiz retries
Difficulty mix
Intermediate · 2 Advanced · 3 Expert · 1

Module sequence

M1
Reverse Engineering and Malware Analysis
Static and dynamic RE workflow, Ghidra/IDA/Binary Ninja, packers, anti-analysis bypass, sandbox setup, YARA-rule writing — turning unknown binaries into hunting queries.
Advanced 90 min →
M2
Static Malware Analysis — Strings, Imports, YARA
Why this module exists. Running unknown malware on your laptop is how new IR responders become old IR responders. Static analysis is the lower-risk first cut: you learn whether the sample is interesting, what platform and architecture it targets, and what plausible behaviour it has — before you commit a sandbox to it. The five-minute […]
Intermediate 30 →
M3
Dynamic Malware Analysis & Sandboxing
Why this module exists. Sandboxes are not magic — sophisticated malware checks for them and either does nothing or does something different. Reading a sandbox report intelligently means knowing what the malware probably hid, not just what it did. The sandbox landscape Tool Type When to use ANY.RUN Interactive cloud First pass; you can click […]
Intermediate 30 →
M4
Reverse Engineering Windows Malware with Ghidra
Why this module exists. When static and dynamic analysis are not enough — the sample is too novel, the obfuscation is too thick, or you need to understand exactly what an algorithm does — disassembly is the answer. Ghidra is free, capable, and the industry default now that IDA Pro’s pricing has shifted to subscription-only. […]
Advanced 40 →
M5
Unpacking Packed Malware — UPX, ASPack, Custom Packers
Why this module exists. Roughly 70% of malware samples in the wild are packed in some form. Without unpacking, your analysis stops at “calls VirtualAlloc, calls VirtualProtect, jumps somewhere.” With unpacking, the actual payload is in your disassembler. This module is the structured approach to getting from packed to unpacked. What packing actually is A […]
Advanced 40 →
M6
Anti-Analysis Techniques and How to Defeat Them
Why this module exists. A sandbox report that shows “did nothing” or a debugger that crashes when you single-step are not bugs in your tooling — they are the malware authors’ deliberate design. Knowing the catalogue of anti-analysis techniques lets you recognise them and respond appropriately. The four classes of anti-analysis Anti-VM / sandbox detection. […]
Expert 35 →

Common questions about this track

How long will this track take me? +

Most learners finish in 4-8 weeks at a sustainable 4-5 hours per week. Modules are self-paced so you can move faster or slower as life allows.

Do I need prior experience? +

Module 1 sets the entry baseline. The first module is always free; if it feels approachable, the track is for you.

Will this prepare me for industry certifications? +

Most modules align with the body of knowledge tested by senior security certifications. The Academy is not a cert-prep course but produces working knowledge that transfers to any cert exam in the same domain.

Ready to start?

Begin with Module 1. Work through at your own pace. Free modules require no signup — everything else unlocks with a free RingSafe Academy account.

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