Why It's Worth Your Time

Software reverse engineering is the process of deconstructing and analyzing how a program actually operates, making it an essential skill for white-hat hackers, malware analysts, and vulnerability researchers. This path is designed to help beginners build a strong foundation, starting from basic concepts and progressing through practical, hands-on exercises. It offers a step-by-step learning experience for anyone who wants to enter the world of reverse engineering, a critical skill across various security fields.

Topics Covered

• Entry-level reverse engineering with solid theory and hands-on exercises
• Structure and behavior of executable files
• Comparison between static and dynamic analysis
• Basics of Windows memory structures and computer architecture
• Understanding x86 assembly instructions, function calls, and stack structures
• How to use IDA for reverse engineering
• Binary patching and strengthening reversing skills through practical exercises

Recommended For

• Aspiring malware analysts, white-hat hackers, and vulnerability researchers
• Beginners who want to learn reverse engineering
• Those curious about how programs work internally
• Those building foundational knowledge for system hacking

Prerequisite Knowledge

• Basic computer usage skills and understanding of file systems
• Solid C programming fundamentals
• Interest or basic understanding of assembly language
• Enthusiasm for debugging, computer architecture, and low-level programming