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Malware Science

By : Shane Molinari
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Malware Science

By: Shane Molinari

Overview of this book

In today's world full of online threats, the complexity of harmful software presents a significant challenge for detection and analysis. This insightful guide will teach you how to apply the principles of data science to online security, acting as both an educational resource and a practical manual for everyday use. Malware Science starts by explaining the nuances of malware, from its lifecycle to its technological aspects before introducing you to the capabilities of data science in malware detection by leveraging machine learning, statistical analytics, and social network analysis. As you progress through the chapters, you’ll explore the analytical methods of reverse engineering, machine language, dynamic scrutiny, and behavioral assessments of malicious software. You’ll also develop an understanding of the evolving cybersecurity compliance landscape with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA, and gain insights into the global efforts in curbing cyber threats. By the end of this book, you’ll have a firm grasp on the modern malware lifecycle and how you can employ data science within cybersecurity to ward off new and evolving threats.
Table of Contents (15 chapters)
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Part 1– Introduction
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Chapter 1: Malware Science Life Cycle Overview
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Part 2 – The Current State of Key Malware Science AI Technologies
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Part 3 – The Future State of AI’s Use for Malware Science
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Chapter 8: Epilogue – A Harmonious Overture to the Future of Malware Science and Cybersecurity
Appendix

The future state of proactive defense mechanisms in cybersecurity

In the realm of cybersecurity, the adage the best defense is a good offense is gaining traction. Historically, the approach to defending digital assets has been largely reactive: a threat emerges, and systems respond. But as cyber threats grow in sophistication, volume, and potential impact, this reactive model increasingly reveals its limitations. The future of cybersecurity beckons a shift from merely reacting to threats to proactively hunting and neutralizing them, reframing the very paradigm of defense.

Why proactive defense?

The reactive model, while having served us reasonably well in the past, now contends with a rapidly evolving threat landscape:

  • Volume and velocity of threats: With malware variants proliferating at an unprecedented rate and cyberattacks becoming more frequent, waiting for an attack is no longer tenable.
  • APTs: Some threats are designed to remain dormant or move stealthily within...