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Malware Analysis Courses

Malware analysis courses can help you learn how to identify different types of malware, reverse engineering techniques, and the impact of malware on systems and networks. You can build skills in dynamic and static analysis, behavioral analysis, and threat intelligence gathering. Many courses introduce tools such as Wireshark for network analysis, IDA Pro for disassembly, and various sandbox environments for safe testing, allowing you to apply your skills in practical work.


Popular Malware Analysis Courses and Certifications


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    IBM

    Malware Analysis and Introduction to Assembly Language

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Debugging, System Programming, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Environment, Virtualization, Programming Principles, Excel Macros, Linux

    ★ 4.5 (86) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    AI for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Fraud detection, Model Evaluation, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Classification Algorithms, Email Security, Network Security, Jupyter, Authentications, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence

    ★ 4.3 (125) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Penetration Testing, Zero Trust Network Access, Network Security, Computer Systems, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Testing, Record Keeping, Authentications, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, System Testing, Regulatory Requirements, Cloud Computing, Business Software, Active Directory, Computer Security Incident Management

    ★ 4.7 (3K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: AI skills
    AI skills
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Digital Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security, Digital Assets, Security Testing, Data Analysis Software, Cyber Risk, Incident Management

    ★ 4.3 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Malware and Network Anomaly Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Malware Protection, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, AI Security, Cybersecurity, Model Evaluation, Network Security, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Microsoft Windows

    ★ 4.7 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Starweaver

    Cyber Espionage and Counterintelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Security Strategy, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, System Implementation, Open Source Technology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered

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    Packt

    Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Cyber Operations, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Network Monitoring, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, Python Programming, Program Development, Command-Line Interface, Code Reusability, Package and Software Management

    ★ 5 (9) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Starweaver

    Advanced Strategic Threat Intelligence Research & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Report Writing, Technical Communication, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Research Reports, Data Storytelling, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Communication, Infrastructure Security, Analysis, Stakeholder Communications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Infosec

    Network Traffic Analysis for Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Detection, General Networking, Network Security, Incident Response, Anomaly Detection, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Starweaver

    Advanced Threat Intelligence Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Cyber Threat Hunting, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Threat Management, AI Security, Responsible AI, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Requirements Analysis, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Pearson

    CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, IT Security Architecture, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Application Security, DevSecOps, Malware Protection, Security Management, Cloud Security, Encryption, Authentications

    ★ 4.5 (20) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Kali Linux: Ethical Hacking & Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Database Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Linux, Linux Administration

    ★ 4.8 (89) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular malware analysis courses

  • Malware Analysis and Introduction to Assembly Language: IBM
  • AI for Cybersecurity: Johns Hopkins University
  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst: Microsoft
  • Cyber Security: Digital Forensics: Macquarie University
  • Advanced Malware and Network Anomaly Detection: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cyber Espionage and Counterintelligence: Starweaver
  • Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies: Packt
  • Advanced Strategic Threat Intelligence Research & Reporting: Starweaver
  • Network Traffic Analysis for Incident Response: Infosec
  • Advanced Threat Intelligence Techniques: Starweaver

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