4 credits cyber-req CAE-CD; CAE-CO

CSCD 437 — Systems and Software Reverse Engineering

Techniques and tools for reverse engineering compiled software and systems. Topics include assembly language review, static and dynamic analysis, disassemblers and debuggers, malware analysis, and anti-reverse-engineering techniques.

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DCWF work roles this course develops

EN-211 Forensics Analyst partial
Forensics Analyst malware reverse engineering.
CE-341 Cyberspace Capability Developer primary
Cyberspace Capability Developer: SRE is core skill.
IT-661 Research & Development Specialist strong
R&D Specialist reverse engineering.

Knowledge Units covered

CO-M5 Systems Programming partial
Low Level Programming (CAE-CO Mandatory).
CO-O4 Hardware Reverse Engineering partial
Hardware Reverse Engineering (optional CAE-CO).
CO-M3 Operating Systems primary
Software Reverse Engineering (CAE-CO Mandatory).

ABET student outcomes

Student outcomes defined by the ABET Computing Accreditation Commission. Outcome 7 applies to cybersecurity-designated programs.

ABET 1 strong Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
ABET 6 strong Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions. (Computer Science only.)
ABET 7 primary Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats. (Cybersecurity / Cyber Operations only.)