Windows Internals for Malware Development and Analysis
Connect operating system behavior to sharper malware analysis and detection
Created by Swapnil Singh
Gain a practical understanding of Windows internals to improve your malware analysis and detection skills. Explore how core operating system components work together and see how malware interacts with these systems. Use real-world tools to connect technical theory with hands-on investigation.
Packt | Jul 2026 | 756 min
What You Will Learn
You will start with the basics of Windows architecture and gradually move into advanced topics like kernel objects and system calls. Step-by-step investigations with debugging tools help you see how malware interacts with Windows internals. Visuals and code examples make complex concepts easier to grasp as you progress.
Key Features
- Understand how Windows manages processes, memory, and security objects
- Use debugging tools to examine malware behavior at the operating system level
- Connect internal Windows activity to real-world malware analysis and detection
Target Audience
Ideal for ethical hackers, malware analysts, red and blue team members, penetration testers, SOC analysts, Windows administrators, programmers, and computer science students. If you have basic Windows experience and some familiarity with C or C++, you will benefit from building a strong foundation for malware analysis and security research.
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