reverse_engineering_academy$ ls -la /lessons/
drwxr-xr-x 6 hacker hacker 4096 Dec 25 10:30 .
[LESSONS]
# Master reverse engineering through structured, hands-on lessons
total 6 lessons • estimated completion: ~24 hours
[lesson_01]
BEGINNERFoundations of Reverse Engineering
// Learn the basic concepts, terminology, and mindset needed for reverse engineering
> topics_covered:
├─ What is Reverse Engineering?
├─ Legal and Ethical Considerations
├─ Tools Overview
⏱ 2 hours
[EXECUTE][lesson_02]
BEGINNERAssembly Language Fundamentals
// Understanding assembly language and how high-level code translates to machine code
> topics_covered:
├─ CPU Architecture
├─ Registers
├─ Instructions
├─ Memory Layout
⏱ 3 hours
[EXECUTE][lesson_03]
INTERMEDIATEExecutable File Formats
// Deep dive into PE, ELF, and Mach-O file formats
> topics_covered:
├─ PE Format
├─ ELF Format
├─ Mach-O Format
├─ Headers and Sections
⏱ 4 hours
[EXECUTE][lesson_04]
INTERMEDIATEStatic Analysis Techniques
// Analyzing binaries without executing them
> topics_covered:
├─ Disassemblers
├─ String Analysis
├─ Control Flow
├─ Function Identification
⏱ 5 hours
[EXECUTE][lesson_05]
INTERMEDIATEDynamic Analysis and Debugging
// Analyzing programs during execution
> topics_covered:
├─ Debuggers
├─ Breakpoints
├─ Memory Analysis
├─ API Monitoring
⏱ 4 hours
[EXECUTE][lesson_06]
ADVANCEDAdvanced Static Analysis Techniques
// Deep dive into sophisticated reverse engineering methods
> topics_covered:
├─ IDA Pro & Ghidra
├─ Decompilation
├─ Flow Analysis
├─ Anti-Analysis Bypass
⏱ 6 hours
[EXECUTE]reverse_engineering_academy$ cat setup.txt
[SETUP] Getting Started
> prerequisites.cfg
- ✓ Basic programming knowledge (any language)
- ✓ Understanding of computer systems
- ✓ Familiarity with command line/terminal
- ✓ Curiosity and patience!
> required_tools.list
- $ Ghidra # Free disassembler from NSA
- $ x64dbg # Free Windows debugger
- $ Hex Editor # HxD or similar
- $ Virtual Machine # VirtualBox/VMware
# Ready to start your reverse engineering journey? Begin with Lesson 01.