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Talk Intermediate

Open Source Sandbox for Malware Analysis

Approved
Session Description

This session will delve into the essential role of malware analysis labs and sandbox environments in modern cybersecurity. We will begin by discussing the necessity of these tools, defining what a sandbox is, and explaining how it operates. The session will compare static and dynamic malware analysis methods, emphasizing their importance.

Next, we will introduce an open-source sandbox that automates both static and dynamic analysis. Attendees will learn about its key features and the common challenges faced in malware analysis. We will also explore how open-source projects can overcome these challenges, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of malware detection and defense.

The session will conclude with a short demonstration video showcasing the practical application and benefits of the open-source sandbox. Join us to gain valuable insights into cutting-edge tools and techniques for malware analysis.

Session Categories

FOSS

Speakers

Vishal Chand
Researcher | Trust Lab, IIT Bombay

Vishal Chand is a cybersecurity professional with a Master of Science in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics. He has honed his expertise through practical experience with the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO), India's premier technical intelligence agency, and distinguished himself as the winner of a national-level hackathon organized by the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) and the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC). A dedicated Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) enthusiast, Vishal has actively contributed to memory forensics. He is currently a Pre-doctoral Researcher at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) under the mentorship of Prof. G. Sivakumar, where he continues to advance his research in cybersecurity.

Vishal Chand

Reviews

Great guy, he also had a talk at mumbaifoss
Reviewer #1 Approved