Practical YARA: Crafting Custom Rules for Targeted Malware Defense

Practical YARA: Crafting Custom Rules for Targeted Malware Defense

Level of Instruction: Intermediate

Instructed by: Joshua "jstrosch" Stroschein, Francisco Perdomo, Jae Young Kim

Abstract:

Threat actors skillfully evade automated defenses. Countering them requires more than tools; it demands human insight and the art of precise detection. In Practical YARA: Crafting Custom Rules for Targeted Malware Defense, you'll move beyond generic signatures and learn the craft of building truly effective YARA rules. This workshop focuses on translating nuanced understanding gained from malware analysis and threat intelligence into powerful, human-authored detections. Through fast-paced, hands-on labs covering static and behavioral analysis, you will master the art of identifying unique malicious characteristics and expressing them effeciently in YARA. Learn to build high-fidelity rules that supercharge threat hunting, pinpoint emerging threats, and give you confident control—skills essential in an era where quality hand-crafted detection logic provides a critical edge. Leave ready to bolster your defensive arsenal with expertise, not just automation.