Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering

Catalog description

This class provides insights about the motivations of malware developers and the software weaknesses commonly exploited. In addition, the course will provide students with concepts, tools and methods associated with reverse engineering malicious code. Different attacking methods will be examined and analyzed to defend against malicious code. Safe handling practices for malware analysis will be taught/practiced. Prerequisites: COSC 2325 and CSCI 310 .