HackIT - Security Researcher - Malware

Required Skillsets

• Malware development & Reverse Engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of EDR Evasion tactics.
• Proficiency in development of custom tools for Windows (C,BOF, C#).
• Relevant Certifications include OSEP/ OSED/ CRTO II.
• Exceptional Communication and Collaboration abilities
• Working knowledge of programming in C/C++, Rust, golang,rust, nim and C# with proficiency in at least one
• Creation of Malicious Macro Enabled Documents for red team activities.
• Tools such as IDA Pro, OllyDbg, and Ghidra for disassembling and debugging malware.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) to automate tasks and analyze malware of :
• Windows and Linux OS internals
• Windows Internals and API (PE, loaders, dlls, hooking, drivers, kernel, and user space, syscalls, IPC)
• AVR and EDR detection essentials
• Encryption and cryptographic algorithms to analyze how malware may use them to protect communication or hide its functionality.
• Techniques for maintaining access and persistence on compromised systems.
• Essentials of Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and other network security controls to navigate through them during attacks.
• TTPs in red team operations and defense response and bypass.
• In depth knowledge of C/C++ or C#
• Static Analysis - Skill in dissecting and understanding malware code without executing it. This involves examining the binary code, file structure, and embedded resources.
• Dynamic Analysis - Ability to analyze malware behavior in a controlled environment using sandboxes and virtual machines.