What is the difference between Targeted Malware Reverse Engineering and Advanced Malware Analysis Techniques? – Kaspersky Expert Training

Through Kaspersky xTraining we want to educate and empower reverse engineers at all levels. That's why we offer a range of courses with different prerequisites, objectives and outcomes.

Targeted Malware Reverse Engineering is an intermediate level course for cybersecurity specialists who have a good understanding of malware analysis methodologies & tools.

Advanced Malware Analysis Techniques is an advanced course for established reverse engineers, incident responders & digital forensics specialists who are ready to take their work on cybersecurity incidents to the next level and become unique experts.

Here's a full breakdown of the differences between each course:

	Targeted Malware Reverse Engineering	Advanced Malware Analysis Techniques
Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Prerequisites	Basic understanding of malware analysis methodologies.	2+ years of malware analysis in a professional capacity.
In the spotlight	Targeted malware, not necessarily advanced, which is typically prevailing in modern incidents. (90% of cases)	Both the most common and the most complicated cases featured in the latest advanced malware.
Techniques	Static analysis mostly, although there will be exercises on dynamic cases. Analysis automation: writing scripts to solve some tasks.	Advanced static analysis, although there will be dynamic cases. Analysis automation using a custom static analysis framework, stand alone tools and IDA Python scripts.
Applicable for	Practitioners looking to upgrade their knowledge and apply for a job as a reverse engineer in SOC where they will need the ability to solve typical cases.	For established reverse engineers, incident responders & digital forensics specialists to take their work with cybersecurity incidents to the next level and become unique experts.
Key tools used	Disassembler, debuggers, other specialized software. All is set for you in the dedicated Virtual lab.	Disassembler, debuggers, other specialized software. All is set for you in the dedicated Virtual lab. Static analysis framework and scripts from the exercises are available to download.
Course leader(s)	Kaspersky GReAT	Kaspersky GReAT
Price	$1,400	$2,700

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