Binary Analysis Courses and Certifications

USENIX

A Binary-level Thread Sanitizer - Why Sanitizing on the Binary Level is Hard

Explore the challenges and solutions of binary-level thread sanitization through BINTSAN, a novel approach for detecting data races in Linux x86-64 targets without source code access.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

USENIX

Ahoy SAILR - A Compiler-Aware Structuring Algorithm for Binary Decompilation

Discover how SAILR, a novel structuring algorithm, revolutionizes binary decompilation by intelligently preserving necessary gotos while removing spurious ones, improving code readability and accuracy.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

USENIX

SymFit: Making the Common Concrete Case Fast for Binary-Code Concolic Execution

Explore optimizations in binary concolic execution, focusing on concrete instruction performance and symbolic tracing for enhanced crash deduplication efficiency in software testing.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ACM SIGPLAN

Bridging the Gap between Real-World and Formal Binary Lifting through Filtered-Simulation

Explore formal methods for binary lifting that bridge theoretical verification with practical heuristic-based approaches used in real-world binary analysis tools.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

IEEE

SoK - The Art of War - Offensive Techniques in Binary Analysis

Comprehensive overview of binary analysis techniques for vulnerability detection, comparing approaches and discussing their effectiveness using a standardized framework and dataset.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

BruCON Security Conference

Automating Binary Analysis with Ghidra's P-Code

Explore automated binary analysis using Ghidra's P-Code, an intermediate language that enables architecture-independent scripting for reverse engineering and vulnerability research.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

IEEE

OSPREY - Recovery of Variable and Data Structure via Probabilistic Analysis for Stripped Binary

Explore probabilistic analysis techniques for recovering variables and data structures from stripped binaries, enhancing reverse engineering capabilities.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Recon Conference

Sum Total of ISA Knowledge - Analyzing Your Binary Analysis Tools

Explore techniques to measure and verify architecture support in binary analysis tools, enhancing firmware reverse engineering through selective application of dynamic analysis methods.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Recon Conference

Rattle - An Ethereum EVM Binary Analysis Framework

Explore Rattle, an innovative framework for analyzing Ethereum smart contracts, enhancing auditability and security in blockchain interactions through advanced binary analysis techniques.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Ekoparty Security Conference

Anatomy of a Gopher - Binary Analysis of Go Binaries - Alex Useche - Ekoparty Security Conference - 2020

Explore Go binary analysis for IoT and edge computing, covering Go assembler, tools, and language constructs to enhance reverse engineering skills.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Aiding Static Analysis - Discovering Vulnerabilities in Binary Targets through Knowledge Graph

Explore advanced techniques for vulnerability detection in binary targets using knowledge graphs, static analysis, and specialized tools like Binary Ninja and Kraken.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GoLab conference

Deep Dive into Go Binary Structure and ELF Format Analysis

Explore the internal structure of Go binaries, understanding ELF sections, runtime components, and how compiled programs utilize binary information for stack traces, debugging, and profiling.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Black Hat

CodeQL - Also a Powerful Binary Analysis Engine

Unveiling CodeQL's potential as a binary static analysis tool, exploring its engine capabilities and applications beyond traditional static analysis for enhanced software security.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

DEFCONConference

No Symbols When Reversing? No Problem - Bring Your Own Symbols for Binary Analysis

Discover efficient techniques for analyzing unknown functions in binaries, focusing on portable symbol creation and management using Ghidra, with practical examples from Golang-based malware analysis.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mastering thick client application penetration testing

625 ratings at Udemy

A practical guide to pentesting thick client applications

• Udemy
• 3 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course