Malware Analysis Course

What Is the Malware Analysis Course?

Malware analysts are the specialists who take a suspicious file and determine what it really is: a commodity trojan, a ransomware strain, a loader used by a targeted group or a false alarm. Their findings feed detection rules, incident response and threat intelligence, making them valuable in SOCs, antivirus vendors, CERT teams and consulting firms.

The course begins with safe lab construction, because handling malware requires isolation and discipline. You then learn quick static triage, behavioural analysis in sandboxes, and basic reverse engineering using disassemblers and debuggers. The emphasis is on practical workflows an analyst can complete within hours during an incident.

It complements the Digital Forensics Course and SOC Analyst Course and leads into Threat Intelligence & Threat Hunting Course.

Malware Analysis Course at a Glance

Who Should Join This Course?

• SOC and incident response analysts who want deeper investigative skills.
• Developers interested in low-level systems and reverse engineering.
• Forensic examiners who encounter malware often.
• Learners aiming for threat research and antivirus lab roles.

Malware Analysis Course Syllabus – Module by Module

The curriculum below is the practical sequence we follow in class. Each module ends in a lab so you can prove to yourself, and later to an interviewer, that you can perform the task rather than just describe it.

Module 1: Safe Malware Lab and Triage

Set up isolated analysis environments and quickly classify samples.

• Isolated VMs, snapshots, network simulation (INetSim)
• Hashing, file types, strings, packers
• VirusTotal and sandbox triage

Hands-on lab: Build a safe lab and triage twenty sample files.

Module 2: Static Analysis and PE File Structure

Understand executables before running them.

• PE headers, imports, sections
• Strings, entropy and packing detection
• Document and script malware (macros, PowerShell)

Hands-on lab: Identify capabilities of three samples from imports and strings alone.

Module 3: Dynamic and Behavioural Analysis

Observe behaviour safely.

• Process Monitor, Process Hacker, Regshot
• Network behaviour, C2 patterns
• Cuckoo/CAPE sandbox use

Hands-on lab: Document the behaviour of a ransomware-like sample with a timeline.

Module 4: Reverse Engineering Basics

Reading assembly and using disassemblers.

• x86/x64 basics, calling conventions
• Ghidra and x64dbg workflow
• Decrypting strings, defeating simple obfuscation

Hands-on lab: Reverse a crackme-style sample and recover its logic.

Module 5: Detection Engineering and Reporting

Turn findings into defence.

• YARA and Sigma rule writing
• IOC extraction and sharing (STIX/MISP)
• Analyst report structure

Hands-on lab: Write YARA rules and a one-page malware report.

Tools and Technologies You Will Practise

Tool names on a syllabus mean little unless you have actually used them under time pressure. In this course you work with the following, mostly open-source or free-tier, tools so that you can keep practising at home after the batch ends:

• Ghidra
• x64dbg
• PEStudio
• Process Monitor
• Process Hacker
• CAPE / Cuckoo sandbox
• INetSim
• YARA
• Wireshark
• Volatility
• CyberChef

Projects and Capstone Work

Recruiters and clients trust evidence. These are the projects you complete and can document in a portfolio or GitHub repository:

• Malware analysis report: full report on a lab sample with IOCs.
• YARA rule set: rules tested against clean and malicious files.
• Behavioural timeline: document process, file and network events.

Why Learn Malware Analysis Course in 2026?

Ransomware and info-stealers continue to hit Indian organisations, and each incident needs someone who can explain what the malware did. Analysts with reverse engineering skills are scarce, which helps career growth.

The work is intellectually demanding but offers clear career paths in threat research, incident response and security product companies.

Career Roles and Indicative Salary After This Course

The table lists roles that this skill set maps to. Salary figures are indicative market ranges for India expressed in lakhs per annum (LPA); actual offers depend on your city, prior experience, practical skill demonstrated in interviews and the hiring company. They are not a guarantee or promise of placement.

Certifications and Exams This Course Prepares You For

• GREM (GIAC): advanced reverse engineering credential.
• CHFI / GCFA: forensic complements.
• Practical malware analysis self-study portfolios: public write-ups carry weight.

Certification exams are conducted by their respective owners (EC-Council, CompTIA, ISC2, OffSec, ISACA and others). We are an independent training provider; exam fees are paid directly to the certifying body and we do not claim any official partnership.

What You Will Be Able to Do After the Malware Analysis Course

Learning outcomes should be observable. By the end of this program you will be able to demonstrate the following, each backed by a lab or assignment you complete during the course:

• After Safe Malware Lab and Triage you can: build a safe lab and triage twenty sample files.
• After Static Analysis and PE File Structure you can: identify capabilities of three samples from imports and strings alone.
• After Dynamic and Behavioural Analysis you can: document the behaviour of a ransomware-like sample with a timeline.
• After Reverse Engineering Basics you can: reverse a crackme-style sample and recover its logic.
• After Detection Engineering and Reporting you can: write YARA rules and a one-page malware report.

How the Malware Analysis Course Compares With Related Courses

Choosing between neighbouring courses is easier with a side-by-side view. The table compares this program with the options learners most often consider alongside it.

Checklist: Are You Ready to Join?

• Prerequisites: networking, Windows internals basics; some programming helpful.
• A laptop with 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended for virtual machine labs) and stable internet.
• About 7 hours per week for live classes, labs and practice.
• An ethical mindset: all techniques are practised only in authorised lab environments.
• Curiosity about how systems fail, and patience to debug when a lab does not work the first time.

If you meet most of these, you are ready; if not, the free demo will tell you which foundation course to take first.

Career Growth Path After This Course

A first role is rarely the destination. Learners who complete the Malware Analysis Course typically begin as malware Analyst (Junior) or similar and progress towards incident Responder and detection Engineer roles over the following years. Growth depends less on the number of certificates and more on documented work: lab write-ups, a GitHub or blog portfolio, contributions to capture-the-flag teams and clear communication during interviews. Re-skilling every year is part of the profession, so we also share a post-course learning plan and recommend the next logical courses.

How the Online Malware Analysis Course Training Works

Every class is delivered live by a working trainer over video, so you can ask questions the moment they come up, share your screen when a lab breaks and get an answer on the spot. Sessions are recorded and shared with the batch for revision, which matters if you are a working professional who occasionally misses a class. Lab access is provided on a hosted practice environment, so you do not need an expensive laptop; a basic machine with 8 GB RAM and a stable internet connection is enough for most exercises, and we guide you through the virtual machine setup in the very first week.

The expected duration for this program is About 3 months, and the pace is designed for people who are studying or working at the same time. Each week combines concept sessions, guided labs, an assignment and a doubt-clearing session. In the final weeks you complete a capstone exercise and go through resume, LinkedIn and mock-interview preparation so that your skills are visible to recruiters.

Batch Timings, Free Demo and How to Register

A new batch for Malware Analysis Course starts every week, with weekday evening, weekend and fast-track options depending on trainer availability. The simplest way to begin is the free demo class: you join a live session, see the lab platform, review the syllabus with the trainer and ask any question about fees, schedule or career outcomes before you decide.

1. Fill the enquiry form on this page or message us on WhatsApp at +91 81888 77720.
2. We call you back, understand your background and suggest the right course and batch.
3. Attend the free demo class and review the complete syllabus.
4. Confirm your seat for the upcoming batch and receive lab and class access.

Courses That Pair Well with Malware Analysis Course

Most learners combine this program with one more track. Popular pairings are Digital Forensics Course, Threat Intelligence & Threat Hunting Course, SOC Analyst Course and Python for Cyber Security Course. You can also compare every track on our all cyber security courses page, or read the fees guide and complete syllabus overview before choosing.

Join From Any City in India

Because the training is fully online, learners join from every state. Popular cities include Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Noida, Gurugram, Lucknow and Jaipur. See the complete list of states and cities or find the nearest option through our cyber security training near me guide.