Tools And Techniques For Fighting Malicious Code Malware Analyst S Cookbook And Dvd With Cd

Malware Analyst's Cookbook and Dvd

TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR FIGHTING MALICIOUS CODE: MALWARE ANALYST'S COOKBOOK AND DVD (With CD )

Market_Desc: Primary audience: those working in IT with security responsibilities, incident responders, security administrators, forensic analysts, malware researchersSecondary audience: college and university students (majors: information security, information assurance, forensics, computer science, and computer engineering), hobbyists/hackers Special Features: · Authors are well-known malware experts with training, speaking, corporate blogging platforms· The DVD contains original, never-before-published custom programs demonstrating concepts in the recipes from the book, including files required to complete reverse-engineering challenges and files required for thwarting attacks.· Contains practical knowledge required to investigate and solve modern malware related computer crimes, along with unique and efficient techniques and tools for current security professionals and anyone looking to become a security professional· The number of jobs requiring security skills is dramatically increasing. In September 2009, the Department of Homeland Security announced 1000 new job openings for computer security experts. About The Book: This book is a collection of problems, solutions, and practical examples designed to enhance the analytical capabilities of anyone who works with malware. Whether you're tracking a Trojan across networks, performing an in-depth binary analysis, or inspecting a machine for potential infections, the recipes in this book will help you achieve your goals more quickly and accurately. The book goes beyond how to tackle challenges using free or inexpensive tools. It also includes a generous amount of source code in C, Python, and Perl that show how to extend your favorite tools or build your own from scratch.The DVD contains original, never-before-published custom programs from the authors to demonstrate concepts in the recipes. This tool set includes files required to complete reverse-engineering challenges and files required for the reader to follow along with exhibits/figures in the book.

Practical Malware Analysis

Malware analysis is big business, and attacks can cost a company dearly. When malware breaches your defenses, you need to act quickly to cure current infections and prevent future ones from occurring. For those who want to stay ahead of the latest malware, Practical Malware Analysis will teach you the tools and techniques used by professional analysts. With this book as your guide, you'll be able to safely analyze, debug, and disassemble any malicious software that comes your way. You'll learn how to: –Set up a safe virtual environment to analyze malware –Quickly extract network signatures and host-based indicators –Use key analysis tools like IDA Pro, OllyDbg, and WinDbg –Overcome malware tricks like obfuscation, anti-disassembly, anti-debugging, and anti-virtual machine techniques –Use your newfound knowledge of Windows internals for malware analysis –Develop a methodology for unpacking malware and get practical experience with five of the most popular packers –Analyze special cases of malware with shellcode, C++, and 64-bit code Hands-on labs throughout the book challenge you to practice and synthesize your skills as you dissect real malware samples, and pages of detailed dissections offer an over-the-shoulder look at how the pros do it. You'll learn how to crack open malware to see how it really works, determine what damage it has done, thoroughly clean your network, and ensure that the malware never comes back. Malware analysis is a cat-and-mouse game with rules that are constantly changing, so make sure you have the fundamentals. Whether you're tasked with securing one network or a thousand networks, or you're making a living as a malware analyst, you'll find what you need to succeed in Practical Malware Analysis.