Security-Analysts

Malware Analysis Fundamentals for Security Analysts Malware analysis helps defenders understand threats more clearly. By studying how a sample acts, analysts improve detection, incident response, and threat intel. This guide offers practical steps for security analysts who start with suspicious files or malware campaigns. Static analysis looks at the file without running it. Dynamic analysis runs code in a safe environment to observe behavior. Both are useful; use them in sequence. Start with static analysis to spot packing, strings, and imports. Then run the sample in a sandbox to see what changes it makes and which network connections it tries. ...

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. ...