Course Overview

Ghidra is used for?Reverse Engineering, Malware Analysis and Exploits analysis. If you have never used Ghidra before and want to learn how to get started with using?Ghidra?to?reverse engineer?and?analyze programs,?then this is the course for you.  

In this course, we will learn Ghidra by solving Linux?and Windows CrackMe challenges.? A?CrackMe is a small program designed to test a programmer's reverse engineering skills. This course is an introduction to Reverse Engineering for anyone who wants to get started in this field. It is suitable for software developers who want to learn how the software works internally and for reverse engineers who want to understand how Linux and Windows binaries work.  

By the end of this course, it will equip you with the knowledge and skill to use Ghidra in addition to whatever other tools you might already be familiar with. It is also suitable for absolute beginners with no knowledge of reversing, as it will take you from zero to basics. 

What You Will Learn

  • Familiarize with Reverse Engineering.
  • Understand Basics of Ghidra
  • Learn how to Solve Linux and Windows CrackMe's
  • Understand Windows API's.
  • Identify Entry Points
  • Main and WinMain functions
  • Analyzing using Function Graph and Function Call Trees
  • Understanding String Search and Defined Strings
  • Cross referencing function calls and strings
  • Understand about Editing function signatures
  • Learn to Convert data types
  • Learn how to Create Functions
  • Learn about Function Call Graphs

Program Curriculum

  • How to Install Kali Linux?
  • How to Create a Shared Folder?
  • Installing Ghidra
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  • Chapter 1 Quiz

  • Creating Projects and Importing Files
  • Chapter 2 Quiz

  • Decompiling Code and Renaming Symbols
  • Chapter 3 Quiz

  • Saving and Restoring Virtual Machine Snapshots
  • Chapter 4 Quiz

  • Configuring Ghidra to Highlight All Similar Variables Based on Selection
  • Understanding Command Line Parameters in Depth
  • Chapter 5 Quiz

  • ASCII Code and Hex Numbers
  • Chapter 6 Quiz

  • ASCII Code and Array Indexes
  • Chapter 7 Quiz

  • Stepping into Functions and Adding Comments
  • Tracing Return Values
  • Chapter 8 Quiz

  • Installing a Windows Virtual Machine
  • Installing Java SDK on Windows
  • Installing Ghidra, Creating Shortcuts, and Changing Icons
  • Chapter 9 Quiz

  • Reversing Workflows
  • Chapter 10 Quiz

  • Reversing GUI CrackMe’s, Function Graph, Function Call Tree, WinMain, Strings
  • Chapter 11 Quiz

  • Converting Data Types
  • Using Debuggers to Find Interesting Address to Decompile with Ghidra
  • Creating Functions and Decompiling Assembly
  • Chapter 12 Quiz

  • How to Run Windows exe Programs on Linux
  • Chapter 13 Quiz

  • Reversing Using Combination of Listing Assembly and Decompiled View
  • Analyzing autogen Serial crackme
  • Chapter 14 Quiz
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Instructor

Paul Chin

Paul Chin is a semi-retired college lecturer with more than 20 years’ experience in teaching computing and information technology. His interests range from reversing, coding to graphics design, apps, games development, music, health, spirituality, and well-being. In his spare time, he also plays the piano and keyboard. He enjoys teaching face-to-face and online and also loves educating and inspiring others to succeed and live the life of their dreams.

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