Fundamentals of InfoSecintermediate
Match each analysis method or tool to its described use.
Answer
Static analysis - Examine malware without running it, Dynamic analysis - Run malware and monitor its effects, Disassembler - Inspect a program's instructions, Debugger - Examine the internal state of running code
Explanation
### The pairs
| Item | Matches | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Static analysis | Examine malware without running it | It inspects the file while it remains unexecuted. |
| Dynamic analysis | Run malware and monitor its effects | It observes the program's behaviour during execution. |
| Disassembler | Inspect a program's instructions | It presents instructions for code-level examination. |
| Debugger | Examine the internal state of running code | It lets an analyst inspect execution and program state. |
### The concept
Static and dynamic describe whether the program is executed. A disassembler supports static instruction inspection, while a debugger supports analysis during execution.
### Terms
- **Static analysis**: Examination without executing the program.
- **Dynamic analysis**: Examination while executing the program.
- **Disassembler**: A tool for inspecting machine instructions.
- **Debugger**: A tool for inspecting program execution and internal state.
### Remember
Disassemblers inspect instructions; debuggers inspect running execution.
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