Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Disassembly
- Disassembly Theory
- The What of Disassembly
- The Why of Disassembly
- The How of Disassembly
Module 2: Reversing and Disassembly Tools
- Classification Tools
- Tools
- Deep Inspection Tools
Module 3 IDA Pro Background
- Hex-Rays’ Stance on Piracy
- Obtaining IDA Pro
- IDA Support Resources
- Your IDA Installation
- Thoughts on IDA’s User Interface
Module 4 Getting Started with IDA
- Launching IDA
- IDA Database Files
- Introduction to the IDA Desktop
- Desktop Behavior During Initial Analysis
- IDA Desktop Tips and Tricks
- Reporting Bugs
Module 5 IDA Data Displays
- The Principal IDA Displays
- Secondary IDA Displays
- Tertiary IDA Displays
Module 6 Disassembly Navigation
- Basic IDA Navigation
- Stack Frames
- Searching the Database
Module 7 Disassembly Manipulation
- Names and Naming
- Commenting in IDA
- Basic Code Transformations
- Basic Data Transformations
Module 8 Datatypes and Data Structures
- Recognizing Data Structure Use
- Creating IDA Structures
- Using Structure Templates
- Importing New Structures
- Using Standard Structures
- IDA TIL Files
- C++ Reversing Primer
Module 9 Cross-References and Graphing
- Cross-References
- IDA Graphing
Module 10 The Many Faces of IDA
- Console Mode IDA
- Using IDA’s Batch Mode
- Advanced IDA Usage
Module 11 Customizing IDA
- Configuration Files
- Additional IDA Configuration Options
Module 12 Library Recognition Using FLIRT Signatures
- Fast Library Identification and Recognition Technology
- Applying FLIRT Signatures
- Creating FLIRT Signature Files
Module 13 Extending IDA’s Knowledge
- Augmenting Function Information
- Augmenting Predefined Comments with loadint
Module 14 Patching Binaries and Other IDA Limitations
- The Infamous Patch Program Menu
- IDA Output Files and Patch Generation
- Extending IDA’s Capabilities
Module 15 IDA Scripting
- Basic Script Execution
- The IDC Language
- Associating IDC Scripts with Hotkeys
- Useful IDC Functions
- IDC Scripting Examples
- IDAPython