Pluralsight – Malware Analysis: Assembly Basics 2024-7

Malware Analysis: Assembly Basics course. This course will teach you the basics of assembly language so you can get started as a reverse engineer. Reverse engineering reveals the hidden world of malware and reveals its true intent. In this course, you will get to know the basic knowledge of assembly language, the key to using powerful tools like IDA Pro and Ghidra.

First, you will learn machine code decoding and the importance of reverse engineering for malware analysis. Then, you’ll learn about low-level instructions and how the CPU works. Next, you’ll learn how to identify common data and control structures in an assembly so you can understand the program’s core functionality. Finally, you will strengthen your understanding by building simple assembly programs. After completing this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to begin your journey as a reverse engineer.

What you will learn:

• Decoding CPU architecture and numerical systems
• Code construction and analysis
• Functions and the stack
• Pointers and memory
• Common code structures (comparisons, loops, switches, arrays, and structures)

This course is suitable for people who:

• They want to enter the world of malware analysis.
• Interested in a deep understanding of how software works.
• They want to use powerful reverse engineering tools like IDA Pro and Ghidra.