GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware

Exam cost

$999 USD (historical estimate)

Questions · time · passing score

1 proctored exam, 66 questions, 3 hours, minimum passing score of 73%

Prerequisites

| No explicit prerequisites for the certification. The affiliated SANS FOR610 course suggests an 'Advanced Skill Level' and course material is geared for cybersecurity professionals with hands-on experience. Practical work experience or college-level courses may meet the needs for mastery. | | Renewal Period | Every 4 years | | Renewal Fee | $499 (standard renewal); $249 (additional renewals within 2 years of paying for a full price renewal) | | CPE Requirements | 36 CPEs per 4 years | | Study Hours | 55-400 hours | |

Estimated salary premium

15–15% (historical estimate)

Renewal requirements

4-year cycle · 36 CPE/CEU credits per year

Difficulty

Not rated

Domains covered

• ** Analyzing Malicious Office Macros
• Analyzing Malicious PDFs
• Analyzing Malicious RTF Files
• Analyzing Obfuscated Malware
• Behavioral Analysis Fundamentals
• Common Malware Patterns
• Core Reverse Engineering Concepts
• Examining .NET Malware
• Identifying and Bypassing Anti-Analysis Techniques
• Malware Analysis Fundamentals
• Malware Flow Control and Structures
• Overcoming Misdirection Techniques

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