MITRE

Malware Analysis: Tactics, Techniques, and Tools Malware analysis helps security teams understand how malicious code operates and why it matters. By studying a sample, analysts can build better detections, map risk, and guide remediation. A practical approach blends structure with curiosity, always staying within safe, legal boundaries. Static analysis basics The first look is to inspect the file without running it. Check the file type and packing, examine strings, resources, and metadata. Hash the binary, verify signatures, and note compiler dates. These clues reveal authors, targets, and delivery methods, and they help decide whether deeper study is safe. ...

Threat Hunting Essentials for Security Analysts Threat hunting is a proactive practice where security analysts search for signs of compromise before alerts trigger. It relies on clean data, clear goals, and repeatable steps. This guide offers practical steps to help you run focused hunts that reduce risk. Start with a simple hypothesis. For example: “Lateral movement on a high‑value host shows unusual authentication during off hours.” Gather data from logs, endpoints, network traffic, and cloud services. Use data you can access reliably and reproduce. ...