Ghidra Software Reverse-Engineering for Beginners, 2nd Edition: Master the art of debugging, from understanding code to mitigating threats by David Álvarez Pérez, Ravikant Tiwari ISBN 9781835889824, 1835889824 instant download

Ghidra Software Reverse-Engineering for Beginners, 2nd Edition: Master the art of debugging, from understanding code to mitigating threats by David Álvarez Pérez, Ravikant Tiwari ISBN 9781835889824, 1835889824 instant download

Learn how to use Ghidra to analyze your code for potential vulnerabilities and examine both malware and network threats
 
Key Features
• Make the most of Ghidra on different platforms such as Linux, Windows, and macOS
• Unlock the potential of plug-ins and extensions for disassembly, assembly, decompilation, and scripting
• Learn advanced concepts like binary diffing, debugging, unpacking real-world malware samples, and reverse engineering ransomware
 
Book Description
Written by David Álvarez Pérez, a senior malware analyst at Gen Digital Inc., and Ravikant Tiwari, a senior security researcher at Microsoft, with expertise in malware and threat detection, this book is a complete guide to using Ghidra for examining malware, making patches, and customizing its features for your cybersecurity needs.
 
This updated edition walks you through implementing Ghidra’s capabilities and automating reverse-engineering tasks with its plugins. You’ll learn how to set up an environment for practical malware analysis, use Ghidra in headless mode, and leverage Ghidra scripting to automate vulnerability detection in executable binaries. Advanced topics such as creating Ghidra plugins, adding new binary formats, analyzing processor modules, and contributing to the Ghidra project are thoroughly covered too.
 
This edition also simplifies complex concepts such as remote and kernel debugging and binary diffing, and their practical uses, especially in malware analysis. From unpacking malware to analyzing modern ransomware, you’ll acquire the skills necessary for handling real-world cybersecurity challenges.
 
Who this book is for
This book is for software engineers, security researchers, and professionals working in software development and testing who want to deepen their expertise in reverse engineering and cybersecurity. Aspiring malware analysts and vulnerability researchers will also benefit greatly. Prior experience with Java or Python and a foundational understanding of programming is recommended.