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GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)

Type:
Certification
Course:
*No Specific training is required for any GIAC certification. If candidates need help in mastering the objectives for this certification, there are many sources of information available. Practical experience is one option; there are also numerous books on the market covering Computer Information Security. Another option is SANS training, or any relevant courses from other training providers.*

More information regarding relevant training from SANS can be found at:
Reverse-Engineering Malware: Malware Analysis Tools and Techniques, SEC-610
Target:

System and Network Administrators, Auditors, Security Consultants, and Security Managers responsible for protecting the organization from malicious code

The GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) certificate is designed for technologists who protect the organization from malicious code. The certificate focuses on tools and techniques for analyzing malicious software such as viruses, worms, and trojans. Students are asked to try their hand at studying malware using system monitoring tools, a disassembler, and a debugger in a controlled environment. When performing the analysis, students study the program's behavioral patterns, and look at portions of its assembly code. This advanced, technical program expects the students to be familiar with using Windows and Linux operating environments, and to understand programming concepts such as stacks and function calls.

Requirements:
1 proctored exam - 150 questions - 4-hour time limit - 70% (105 of 150 questions) minimum passing score
Renewal:
Every 4 years

GREM Links:

Number of certified professionals: 26,298
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