Malicious Code Analysis
Units: 6
The ability to develop well instrumented networks, policies, and processes are directly correlated to ones understanding of malicious code, such that it has become a requisite for any decision maker operating within a modern enterprise. Just as necessary is the ability to effectively consume and produce actionable intelligence on malicious code. This course aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of the various tactics, techniques, and procedures found when analyzing malware. Students will also develop an appreciation for the technical challenges presented by malware and how to employ strategic detections and mitigations to meet today’s threat.
Heinz College is a unique place where policy and tech come together and there is a significant gap in industry between those capable of reversing malicious code, and those operating in a managerial capacity to effect change with those results. The outlined course will serve as a bridge to bring these two worlds closer together and afford a better understanding of associated challenges.
Without an understanding of malicious code, the risk it poses to an organization, and techniques used to undermine traditional defense measures; decision makers are ill equipped to meet threats from state sponsored and criminal elements. By taking this course, future leaders are provided a better understanding of adversary tradecraft and how to effectively drive their people, process, and technology to meet modern threat actors.
There are no course prerequisites.