This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of malware analysis and incident response. Designed for beginners, you will gain hands-on experience in setting up a secure lab environment and using essential tools to analyze threats. Through engaging lessons and practical lab exercises, you'll explore the intricacies of malware packet analysis, dynamic analysis, and file persistence. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the skills to identify, analyze, and respond to various cyber threats, enhancing your ability to protect organizational systems effectively.
Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 3
Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 3
This course is part of Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
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Beginner level
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5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Develop foundational skills in malware analysis and incident response.
Set up and utilize a secure lab environment for threat analysis.
Conduct dynamic analysis to assess and understand malware behavior.
Identify and analyze PE files and other common threat types.
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July 2025
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Taught in English
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This course is part of the Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection Specialization
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This module provides you with an understanding of basic malware analysis and of how to respond to incidents when they happen. You will also explore the basics of how malware works and of how to set up a safe environment to analyze malware in a lab. This course is meant to be an introduction to simple tools and techniques for those new to cyber security.
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