“Should I build it myself or buy off the shelf?”
This is the classic question found in nearly every industry and across all technological eras. It extends equally to both the physical and virtual worlds, and involves multi-factor tradeoffs that necessarily include imperfect information, plus highly subjective value judgments concerning the relative weightings of the various complex decision factors.
As an IT professional who is responsible for thoroughly analyzing malware and understanding its many harmful effects upon an organization’s networks, systems, and data, you are highly attuned to the challenges of finding solutions that meet the needs of a changing threat landscape.
This white paper examines the issue of building or buying a malware analysis platform by asking a series of questions exploring the nature of the problem, the time to productive use, expertise needed to build and maintain systems, service levels, reliability and support, continuous innovation, and lifecycle management.
Which statement best fits your approach to analyzing malware within your organization?
- I frequently spend a lot of time analyzing a small number of malware samples in great detail, many of which are already known.
- I need to quickly scan large numbers of unknown, potentially malicious samples to focus my defenses on the most urgent threats.
- My job involves a mix of 1 and 2.
This interactive process will challenge you to think about and understand your true needs and capabilities, and you will gain a fuller appreciation of the impact and ramifications of your decision.
Whether you ultimately elect to build your own custom malware analysis testbed or purchase a commercial solution, you must understand the full impact of your decision, including possible unintended consequences or ripple effects.
Most of all, you must be prepared to live with the consequences of your decision and be ready to defend it against critics for a substantial period of time. After all, your credibility is on the line!
Read more about the issues and challenges surrounding the evaluation and selection of a malware analysis platform. Download the white paper and join the discussion! [Click Here]
