Short Course

Malware Forensics and Binary Analysis Techniques

Programme ScheduleDuration (days)Mode of DeliveryProgramme Code
25, 26 and 27 March 2025 | 9 am - 5.30 pm3Classroom LearningTGS-2024043314

Course Overview

Malware or malicious software poses serious problems to individuals and businesses in today’s connected digitalised world. To deal with this increasing threat, cyber forensics investigators and security analysts also need to know and master key techniques for conducting malware forensics and binary analysis. This programme provides an introduction to fundamental techniques and useful tools for performing malware forensics and binary analysis. Participants will gain a good understanding of malware forensics fundamentals, as well as key techniques for performing static and dynamic analyses of malware and unknown binary files, particularly in widely used Windows environment. Moreover, with a hands-on approach taken by this programme, participants will gain practical exposure to various malware and binary analysis tools.

This programme aims to provide participants with a foundation in:

  • Overview of malware and possible analysis techniques
  • Basic static analysis techniques
  • Basic dynamic analysis techniques
  • Advanced static analysis techniques
  • Advanced dynamic analysis techniques
  • How to set up a safe sandbox environment and utilise binary analysis tools, particularly on Windows malware and binary files

Course Objectives

At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of malware forensics and binary analysis
  • Perform basic and advanced static analyses of malware and unknown binary files
  • Perform basic and advanced dynamic analyses of malware and unknown binary files
  • Set up a safe sandbox environment and utilise binary analysis tools, particularly on Windows malware and binary files

Job Role Readiness

  • Cyber Forensics Investigators
  • Cyber Incident Investigators
  • Security Analysts

Prerequisites

  • Knowledge of basic cybersecurity and cyber forensics, Windows and Linux Operating Systems, basic computer networking

Technical Requirements

Windows notebook, or Mac on Intel chip (not on M1/M2/M3 chip).

Instructors


Dr Sufatrio

Programme Fees


Singapore Citizens Singapore PRs Enhanced Training Support for SMEs International Participants
39 years old
or younger
40 years old
or older
Full Programme Fee S$2,850.00 S$2,850.00 S$2,850.00 S$2,850.00 S$2,850.00
Less: SSG Grant Amount S$1,995.00 S$1,995.00 S$1,995.00 S$1,995.00 -
Nett Programme Fee S$855.00 S$855.00 S$855.00 S$855.00 S$2,850.00
9% GST on Nett Programme Fee S$76.95 S$76.95 S$76.95 S$76.95 S$256.50
Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Including GST S$931.95 S$931.95 S$931.95 S$931.95 S$3,106.50
Less Additional Funding - S$570.00 - S$570.00 -
Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Including GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes S$931.95 S$361.95 S$931.95 S$361.95 S$3,106.50
  1. Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, including GST, after additional funding from various funding schemes.
  2. Participants must fulfill at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components to be eligible for SSG funding.
  3. Please note that all external funding for courses is limited in duration and subject to eligibility and availability.