Advanced Training: RAM Memory Analysis with Volatility for Cybersecurity

Specialist course · Minimum level required

$4,725

  • 3 days
  • Onsite
  • 8 people max.
Ref: FVN520
8 people max.
$4,725
In-company rate: from $8,558 for the whole teamExpertise rate: $1,575 per day, reflecting the difficulty levelAWS, Azure or OVH infrastructure: from $158 / day extra
On-site and certification exam on quote
3 days
Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without mastery of RAM memory analysis with Volatility, 70 % of stealthy malware – persistent only in RAM – evade standard tools, extending investigations by 10 à 15 jours on average.

  • Each undetected incident generates estimated losses of 200 000 € for an SME, including ransoms, data leaks, and GDPR fines that can reach 4 % du CA.

  • For a SOC analyst or investigator, this means incomplete reports, failed audits, and a high risk of professional sidelining against more skilled peers.

  • Every quarter without this expertise exposes the company to a critical breach, with irreversible consequences for its reputation and survival.

Nawfel ABED, Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert
Nawfel ABED

Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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Payment by wire transferEnhanced confidentialityPerfect for companies with 50 to 500 employeesScheduling to fit any time zone

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Companies: Aptar, ArcelorMittal, Equans, EDF, Ubisoft, Microsoft and Atos.

Advanced training objectives

  • Understand the utility of memory analysis in incident detection and investigation
  • Master the installation and configuration of Volatility (versions 2 and 3)
  • Extract, analyze, and interpret memory artifacts (processes, DLLs, network connections, credentials, etc.)
  • Detect advanced malware, rootkits, and indicators of compromise (IoCs)
  • Automate recurring memory analysis tasks with scripts
  • Write a professional forensic analysis report following a RAM investigation

Program

Advanced curriculum: 3 modules over 3 days

Module 1 : Introduction and Fundamentals of Memory Analysis

• Definitions and key concepts of memory forensic analysis • Anatomy of RAM and its value for cyber-investigation • Presentation of Volatility: capabilities, limitations, use cases • Installation on Windows and Linux, dependencies, and configurations • Capturing a memory dump (third-party tools and best practices) • First overview of a memory dump: structure of a RAW/Vmem/Crashdump file

Module 2 : Practical Analysis with Volatility: Modules, Artifacts, Real Cases

• Identifying the memory profile: OS and architecture • Exploring active processes, threads, handles: fake processes, process hollowing • Extracting and analyzing loaded modules (DLLs), code injections • Analyzing network connections and sockets (connected malware, beaconing) • Reconstructing user histories (CMD, PowerShell, opened files) • Case study: Analyzing a ransomware incident from a memory dump

Module 3 : Automation, Advanced Detection, and Investigation Report

• Automating Volatility with Bash/Python scripts • Detecting rootkits and anti-forensic artifacts (stealthy malware, system hooks, hidden processes) • Extracting and recovering credentials, LSASS dumps • Correlating memory/disk data, extracting malicious files • Best practices for writing a memory analysis report (structure, recommendations, timelines) • Synthesis workshop: Full investigation of a realistic cyber scenario (APT, advanced malware, memory data leaks)

How Advanced skills are assessed

  • Hands-on scenarios and practical exercises at each step
  • Final MCQ evaluation on theory and tools
  • Case study to solve and delivery of an investigation report

How the Advanced course is taught

  • Interactive courses with real-time tool demonstrations
  • Practical labs on dedicated virtual machines
  • Case studies based on real-world attacks
  • Technical support and comprehensive documentation provided

Advanced training: access and practical arrangements

The Advanced Training: RAM Memory Analysis with Volatility for Cybersecurity program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Advanced Training: RAM Memory Analysis with Volatility for Cybersecurity program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Advanced Training: RAM Memory Analysis with Volatility for Cybersecurity program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your Advanced training

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

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FAQ

Advanced: frequently asked questions

What can participants do after Advanced Training: RAM Memory Analysis with Volatility for Cybersecurity training?+
They can understand the utility of memory analysis in incident detection and investigation, master the installation and configuration of Volatility (versions 2 and 3) and extract, analyze, and interpret memory artifacts (processes, DLLs, network connections, credentials, etc.). Those are the stated objectives of the Advanced Training: RAM Memory Analysis with Volatility for Cybersecurity program at Advanced level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Advanced Training: RAM Memory Analysis with Volatility for Cybersecurity program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Introduction and Fundamentals of Memory Analysis. Day 2: Practical Analysis with Volatility: Modules, Artifacts, Real Cases. Day 3: Automation, Advanced Detection, and Investigation Report. The Advanced Training: RAM Memory Analysis with Volatility for Cybersecurity program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.
How is Advanced Training: RAM Memory Analysis with Volatility for Cybersecurity training assessed?+
Assessment relies on hands-on scenarios and practical exercises at each step, final MCQ evaluation on theory and tools and case study to solve and delivery of an investigation report. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Advanced Training: RAM Memory Analysis with Volatility for Cybersecurity program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Advanced Training: RAM Memory Analysis with Volatility for Cybersecurity training cost per participant?+
Advanced Training: RAM Memory Analysis with Volatility for Cybersecurity training costs $4,725 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $8,558 for the whole group, up to 8 people. AWS, Azure or OVH infrastructure is extra, from $158 per day. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Advanced Training: RAM Memory Analysis with Volatility for Cybersecurity training take?+
3 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Advanced Training: RAM Memory Analysis with Volatility for Cybersecurity training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Advanced Training: RAM Memory Analysis with Volatility for Cybersecurity training?+
Knowledge of Windows and Linux systems, digital forensics basics, command line fundamentals.
Is a certificate issued after Advanced Training: RAM Memory Analysis with Volatility for Cybersecurity training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Advanced Training: RAM Memory Analysis with Volatility for Cybersecurity training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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