Assembly: Where to get started?

NovaHax

For those that have worked with Assembly for security purposes...where should I get started.

Architecture???

• Windows x86 Arch
• Linux x86 Arch
• Windows x64 Arch
• Linux x64 Arch

Discipline???

• Disassembly / Reverse Engineering
• Exploit Development

Was thinking about starting with Linux x86 exploit dev (specifically security tube...then Corelan)...but curious what other's thoughts are.

Chard26

Hi Nova,

I would suggest starting with Linux Assembly Megaprimer by Vivek on Security Tube, then move on to the windows Megaprimer and incorporate the corelan tuts also, then take it from there. I am currently working my way through them at the moment hoping to end up on exploit development and research. If you can loosen the purse strings a little i would highly recommend signing up the Pentest Acedemy also run by Vivek.

Thanks
Chard

zxshockaxz

http://www.amazon.com/Hacking-The-Art-Exploitation-Edition/dp/1593271441 Does a good job of teaching assembly and C/exploit development. I say start with the linux security tube primer and follow along with that. Its free and Vivek is a pro.

I'll vouch for Pentester Academy as well. I subscribed for a couple of months when it first began. Got too busy and couldn't justify the payment with the amount that I was using it for, so I canceled. But It is great material as well, and it looks like a lot has happened since I've left.

JDMurray

Don't forget about ARM assembly language if you are interested in mobile Malware and exploits. ARM is a modern assembly language that is easy for human programmer to understand when compared to the bizarre labyrinth of x86 conjured back in the 1970's. Most ARM systems are Linux-based (including Android), so there are lots of free programming tools. If you are interested in assembly language for IT security ARM is definitely worth a look.

YFZblu

Tutorials Point does a surprisingly good job of covering all the basic concepts. I also second Vivek's video series.

As far as architecture, I would start with x86.

Assembly Programming Tutorial

philz1982

I need to look it up but there is a whole free video series on x86 intel.

philz1982

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&ei=eIqoVLa3JIuryASowIKYAw&url=http://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DH4Z0S9ZbC0g&ved=0CC4QtwIwAw&usg=AFQjCNEV_rN_1nt5E8E0_MmvW3ITqmmFqA