Malware Research Program

Explore the intricate world of cybersecurity and malware analysis in our comprehensive course led by Adhokshaj Mishra.

Total course duration - 50 Hours (over 9 Weeks)

Mentor: Adhokshaj Mishra (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adhokshajmishra/)

Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

• Understanding Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Module 2: Programming Basics

• Basics of C++ Programming
• Labs
• Assessment

Module 3: Reverse Engineering

• Introduction to Reversing
• Assembly Language Fundamentals
• Process Tracing with strace and gdb
• Labs
• Assessment

Module 4: Malware Analysis Concepts

• Concepts of Malware Analysis
• Hands-On Malware Analysis
• Labs
• Assessment

Module 5: POSIX Programming

• Introduction to POSIX Programming
• Labs
• Assessment

Module 6: Building an HTTP Server & Client

• Setting Up an HTTP Server
• Developing an HTTP Client
• Labs
• Assessment

Module 7: Command and Control (C2) Using HTTP

• Implementing C2 with HTTP Server and Client
• Labs
• Assessment

Module 8: Payload Development

• Payload Creation and Customization
• Labs
• Assessment

Module 9: Payload Download & Execution

• Implementing Payload Download and Execution
• Labs
• Assessment

Module 10: Persistence Techniques

• Understanding and Implementing Persistence
• Labs
• Assessment

Module 11: Credential Stealing

• Techniques for Credential Stealing
• Labs
• Assessment

Module 12: Privilege Escalation

• Privilege Escalation Methods
• Labs
• Assessment

Module 13: Defense Evasion

• Strategies for Defense Evasion
• Labs
• Assessment

Module 14: Combining the Pieces

• Integrating and Analyzing the Aspects
• Labs
• Assessment

Module 15: Optional - Lateral Movement

• Lateral Movement Techniques (Using Misconfigurations)
• Labs
• Assessment

Module 16: Course Conclusion and Practical Applications

• Review and Practical Application of Skills Learned
• Labs
• Assessment

Module 17: Capstone Project & Certification