The Ghidra Book: The Definitive Guide

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A guide to using the Ghidra software reverse engineering tool suite.

The result of more than a decade of research and development within the NSA, the Ghidra platform was developed to address some of the agency’s most challenging reverse-engineering problems. With the open-source release of this formerly restricted tool suite, one of the world’s most capable disassemblers and intuitive decompilers is now in the hands of cybersecurity defenders everywhere — and The Ghidra Book is the one and only guide you need to master it.

In addition to discussing RE techniques useful in analyzing software and malware of all kinds, the book thoroughly introduces Ghidra’s components, features, and unique capacity for group collaboration. You’ll learn how to:

Navigate a disassembly Use Ghidra’s built-in decompiler to expedite analysisAnalyze obfuscated binariesExtend Ghidra to recognize new data typesBuild new Ghidra analyzers and loadersAdd support for new processors and instruction setsScript Ghidra tasks to automate workflowsSet up and use a collaborative reverse engineering environment
Designed for beginner and advanced users alike, The Ghidra Book will effectively prepare you to meet the needs and challenges of RE, so you can analyze files like a pro.

From the Publisher

About the Authors

Kara Nance is a private security consultant. She has been a professor of computer science for many years. She has served on the Honeynet Project Board of Directors and given numerous talks at conferences around the world. She enjoys building Ghidra extensions and regularly provides Ghidra training. Chris Eagle has been reverse engineering software for 40 years. He is the author of The IDA Pro Book (No Starch Press) and is a highly sought-after provider of reverse engineering training. He has published numerous reverse engineering tools and given talks at conferences such as Blackhat, Defcon, and Shmoocon.

About the Publisher

No Starch Press has published the finest in geek entertainment since 1994, creating both timely and timeless titles like Python Crash Course, Python for Kids, How Linux Works, and Hacking: The Art of Exploitation. An independent, San Francisco-based publishing company, No Starch Press focuses on a curated list of well-crafted books that make a difference. They publish on many topics, including computer programming, cybersecurity, operating systems, and LEGO. The titles have personality, the authors are passionate experts, and all the content goes through extensive editorial and technical reviews. Long known for its fun, fearless approach to technology, No Starch Press has earned wide support from STEM enthusiasts worldwide.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ No Starch Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 608 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1718501021
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1718501027
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.48 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.13 x 1.38 x 9.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #646,034 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #22 in Assembly Language Programming #295 in Computer Hacking #698 in Software Development (Books)
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