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Fileless Malware

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Overview

In this course, you’ll learn about fileless malware, why it is used by attackers and the different strategies that can be taken to defend against it.

In this course, Hunting for Fileless Malware, Tyler Hudak and Aaron Rosenmund tackle what exactly fileless malware is, why it is used by attackers, and the different defensive strategies that can be taken to defend your organizations from it. Learn about different examples of fileless malware techniques, the use of native tools (PowerShell and WMI), and the types of defenses you can use. By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid understanding of the various types of fileless malware and how best to defend against it.

Topics:
  • Course Overview
  • What Is Fileless Malware?
  • How Does Fileless Malware Work?
  • Why Do Attackers Use These Techniques?
  • Defenses Against Fileless Malware: Employing Proper Logging
  • Defenses Against Fileless Malware: Utilizing Hunting Tools
  • Conclusion

Taught by

Tyler Hudak

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