Professional Certificate in Cyber Forensics and Malware Analysis

Professional Certificate

Professional Certificate in Cyber Forensics and Malware Analysis

Programme Structure

Programme Name	Programme Schedule	Mode of Delivery	Programme Code
Cyber Forensics Investigation Techniques	To be advised	Classroom Learning	TGS-2024043310
Malware Forensics and Binary Analysis Techniques	To be advised	Classroom Learning	TGS-2024043314

Duration 6 days

Programme Overview

This Professional Certificate is designed for those who need to grasp the foundations and carry out key techniques of cyber forensics and malware analysis.

The first module provides an introduction to principles, techniques, and tools for performing cyber forensics investigations. Participants will gain a good understanding of the fundamentals of cyber forensics, as well as important techniques for performing evidence extraction and analysis on Windows systems, UNIX/Linux systems, networks and web applications. Additionally, participants will gain practical hands-on exposure to various forensics tools.

The second module 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, participants will gain practical exposure to various malware and binary analysis tools.

Programme Objectives

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

Understand cyber forensics fundamentals
Conduct cyber forensics investigation process and handle digital evidence
Extract and analyse evidence from Windows systems, UNIX/Linux systems, networks and web applications
Utilise tools for performing data extraction and analysis in a cyber forensics investigation
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

It will prepare learners in the following job roles to perform their responsibilities more effectively. It will also prepare learners for the following job roles:

Cyber Forensics Investigator
Cyber Incident Investigator
Security Analyst

Prerequisites

Basic cybersecurity, 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	Singapore PRs	Enhanced Training Support for SMEs	International Participants
S$1,863.90	S$723.90	S$1,863.90	S$723.90	S$6,213.00

Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, including GST, after additional funding from various funding schemes.
Participants must fulfill at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components for all short courses within a professional certificate in order to be eligible for SSG funding.
The applicable funding is for Singaporeans and Singapore PRs. This is subject to change and in accordance with SSG funding guidelines as of course commencement.
Maximum Candidature Period: Candidates who enrol for the professional certificates must complete the programme within three years from the start of their course.

Dr Sufatrio

NUS Computing, Advanced Computing for Executives (ACE)