Objectives

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This project will be divided into two primary objectives: 

(1) establish an isolated virtual environment consisting of multiple virtual machines connected to a common virtual network, and 

(2) use this virtual environment to document the steps taken and results of both basic static and basic dynamic malware analysis on one or more key pieces of example malware provided by the project customer. 

The output of this research project is a thoroughly documented report of how to accomplish these two objectives. Every piece of malware will potentially lead to new findings and require new methods and tools, but the fundamentals of setting up a safe environment and the application of static and dynamic analysis will be common of all malware analysis endeavors.

IMPORTANT: This project does not have a formal industry or faculty mentor and is student team managed and directed. If you choose this project for a one-term Capstone such as CS 467, make sure to manage the deliverables for that time frame. Alternatively, if you choose this project for a 3-term capstone (such as CS 461, 462, and 463) you will be expected to make the project more robust (and to determine how best to do this). The Instructor and TAs are available to answer any questions you may have about the project or provide resources, etc.

Motivations

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Every few months, it seems like a new computer virus or other malicious attack is introduced. Start your career in this highly-specialized and lucrative field today!

Qualifications

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Minimum Qualifications:
None Listed

Preferred Qualifications:
None Listed

Details

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Project Partner:

William Pfeil

NDA/IPA:

No Agreement Required

Number Groups:

1

Project Status:

Accepting Applicants

Keywords:
WebSecurityvirusmalwareexploit