Duration
Reverse Engineering Tools
5 days
Module 1: Introduction to Reverse Engineering
- Understanding the importance and applications of reverse engineering
- Legal and ethical considerations in reverse engineering
Module 2: Fundamentals of Reverse Engineering
- Overview of reverse engineering methodologies and techniques
- Principles of disassembly, decompilation, and binary analysis
Module 3: Basic Tools and Environments
- Introduction to common reverse engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, Radare2, OllyDbg, etc.)
- Setting up a reverse engineering environment and understanding tool interfaces
Module 4: Static Analysis Techniques
- Understanding file formats and headers
- Disassembling and analyzing code using static analysis tools
Module 5: Dynamic Analysis Techniques
- Debugging and runtime analysis using dynamic analysis tools
- Monitoring and analyzing program behavior during execution
Module 6: Decompilation and Code Reconstruction
- Techniques for decompiling binaries and reconstructing high-level code
- Understanding decompiled output and limitations
Module 7: Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
- Applying reverse engineering techniques to analyze malware
- Identifying malware behavior and patterns through reverse engineering
Module 8: Hardware Reverse Engineering Tools
- Introduction to tools used in hardware reverse engineering (JTAG, Logic analyzers, etc.)
- Understanding hardware components and their interaction
Module 9: Scripting and Automation in Reverse Engineering
- Scripting languages for automation in reverse engineering tasks
- Creating custom scripts and plugins for reverse engineering tools
Module 10: Advanced Topics in Reverse Engineering
- Code obfuscation and anti-reverse engineering techniques
- Analyzing packed and encrypted binaries
Module 11: Real-world Applications and Case Studies
- Analyzing real-world software and hardware using reverse engineering tools
- Case studies highlighting the use of reverse engineering in various industries
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.