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Training YARA - Detecting Advanced Malware in the Enterprise
Specialist course · Minimum level required
Trusted by — schools, companies and industrial groups
41,120 programs · 25 countries
Every program built with a dedicated engineer
Companies: Aptar, ArcelorMittal, Equans, EDF, Ubisoft, Microsoft and Atos.
YARA training objectives
- Master advanced YARA rules for professional malware detection
- Optimize YARA performance in certified enterprise environments
- Integrate YARA with SIEM and EDR for secure investigations
- Develop custom YARA modules against zero-day threats
- Analyze malicious samples with YARA in real-world contexts
- Deploy YARA at scale for protecting critical systems
Program
YARA curriculum: 5 modules over 5 days
Module 1 : Advanced YARA Rules: Optimization and Compilation (modules, hex patterns)
Dive into creating complex YARA rules, test hexadecimal patterns and wildcards on real samples, compile with yara-cli for optimal performance, integrate PE and ELF modules, perform exercises on evasive malware, produce your first certifiable rule with expert feedback, gain speed for daily hunts in SOC.
Module 2 : YARA and Static Analysis: Detecting Obfuscation (strings, advanced regex)
Analyze obfuscated malware using YARA, master powerful regex for extracting IOCs, practice on VirusTotal and internal samples, develop anti-anti-analysis rules, test with tools like strings and xortool, build an enterprise signature base, apply to real ransomware cases, transform slow detections into immediate responses.
Module 3 : Enterprise YARA Integration: SIEM and EDR (API, automation scripts)
Connect YARA to Splunk, ELK, or CrowdStrike via Python APIs, automate scans with yara-python and subprocess, deploy dynamic rules on remote endpoints, simulate team hunts on massive datasets, optimize false positives for precise alerts, produce monitoring dashboards, strengthen your security posture with real operational workflows.
Module 4 : Custom YARA: Modules and Targeted Threats (zero-day, APT)
Design custom YARA modules for PE, Mach-O, and scripts, target APTs like Cobalt Strike via PEiD signatures, test on Cuckoo Sandbox, iterate rules with basic ML for evasion, apply to enterprise IR scenarios, generate exportable IOC reports, master certifiable development for evolving threats, boost advanced hunt efficiency.
Module 5 : YARA Production Deployment: Scaling and Maintenance (CI/CD, tuning)
Deploy YARA in clusters with Docker and Kubernetes, integrate Git for versioned rule management, tune performance on 1M+ files, simulate attacks for validation, configure alerts via webhooks, finalize red thread project on live malware, receive skills certification, leave with a ready arsenal for enterprise SOC.
How YARA skills are assessed
- Advanced quiz on YARA rules and integrations
- Development and testing of custom rules
- Presentation of red thread project in IR context
How the YARA course is taught
- Sessions led by YARA experts in active cybersecurity
- Practical exercises on real malware and datasets
- Red thread project for professional YARA rules
- Course materials, model rules, and online resources
YARA training: access and practical arrangements
The Training YARA - Detecting Advanced Malware in the Enterprise 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 Training YARA - Detecting Advanced Malware in the Enterprise 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 Training YARA - Detecting Advanced Malware in the Enterprise 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 YARA 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.
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.
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.
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.
Our social commitment
A school kit donated to a child for every training booked
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.
- Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
- Distributed through our partner charities
- Included, at no extra cost to you
FAQ
YARA: frequently asked questions
Which tools are used in YARA training?+
Hands-on work runs on modules, hex patterns, strings, advanced regex, API and automation scripts. Those tools come from the YARA program itself, delivered on site over 5 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after YARA training?+
They can master advanced YARA rules for professional malware detection, optimize YARA performance in certified enterprise environments and integrate YARA with SIEM and EDR for secure investigations. Those are the stated objectives of the YARA program at Advanced level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the YARA program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Advanced YARA Rules: Optimization and Compilation (modules, hex patterns). Day 2: YARA and Static Analysis: Detecting Obfuscation (strings, advanced regex). Day 3: Enterprise YARA Integration: SIEM and EDR (API, automation scripts). Day 4: Custom YARA: Modules and Targeted Threats (zero-day, APT). Day 5: YARA Production Deployment: Scaling and Maintenance (CI/CD, tuning). The YARA program runs over 5 days, delivered on site.
How is YARA training assessed?+
Assessment relies on advanced quiz on YARA rules and integrations, development and testing of custom rules and presentation of red thread project in IR context. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the YARA program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does YARA training cost per participant?+
YARA training costs $7,875 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $14,175 for the whole group, up to 8 people. 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 YARA training take?+
5 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 YARA 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 YARA training?+
Mastery of regex, basic malware analysis, Python or Bash scripting.
Is a certificate issued after YARA 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 YARA 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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