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How to Build a Research Lab for Reverse Engineering — 4 Ways
2023-03-29 11:43

In this article, we'll look at 4 ways to create a reverse engineering lab, discuss how to save time, and, potentially, improve the detection rate using a cloud service, and a recommended list of tools for a comprehensive setup.

In essence, a malware analysis lab provides a safe, isolated space for examining malware.

The setup can range from a straightforward virtual machine using VirtualBox to a more intricate network of interconnected machines and actual networking hardware.

They allow you to transform machine language into assembly code that's easy for humans to understand, so you can gain insight into how malware functions.

There is also FLARE VM - a collection of software installation scripts for Windows-based systems that allows you to easily set up and maintain a reverse engineering environment on a virtual machine.

We have discussed four different methods for creating an analysis lab: utilizing virtualization, building a dedicated machine, deploying a cloud lab, or subscribing to a sandbox-as-a-service.


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