What is the Practical Junior Malware Researcher (PJMR) Certification?
The Practical Junior Malware Researcher (PJMR) is a one-of-a-kind certification focused on malware analysis, research, and triage. This unique exam experience will put the student in the shoes of an enterprise-level malware researcher who must identify, report on, and remediate malware. Students will have five (5) full days to complete the assessment and an additional two (2) days to write a professional report.
How to Pass the PJMR Exam
In order to receive the certification, a student must:
Apply a wide array of malware analysis methodologies to document the technical details of malware samples.
Create a professional malware analysis report that documents each sample’s key technical facts.
Create detection rules based on malware characteristics.
TCM Security exam vouchers never expire and come with lifetime access to the training materials the exam is based on. We highly recommend preparing before attempting the exam. If you don’t initially succeed, don’t worry! We never want to profit on failure and include one free retake with every exam voucher.
Practical Junior Malware Researcher Exam Format
Like all TCM Security certifications, the PJMR exam was designed to teach students how to apply their skills in a real-world situation. Our exams provide an experience that is similar to what you will be asked to do in a professional environment.
NO multiple choice questions.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
9+ Hours of On-Demand Training (Lifetime)
Hands-On Local Labs
1 Exam Attempt + 1 Free Retake (Lifetime)
5 Days to Complete the Exam
2 Days to Write Report
24/7/365 Course Support (Lifetime)
Prerequisites
Beginner IT Knowledge
Comfort in the Linux and Windows Command Line
Computer w/ 6GB of RAM and Capable of Running Virtual Machines
$399
Veterans, Active Military, Students, and Educators can save 20% on all certifications! Email support@tcm-sec.com with proof to get a custom discount code.
Who Should Take the Practical Junior Malware Researcher Exam?
The PJMR is an intermediate-level exam focusing on the realm of malware analysis. Malware analysis is a critical skill in the cyber security field. It can be a standalone job role in and of itself or supplement many different blue team roles. These job roles include:
- Malware Analyst
- Malware Reverse Engineer
- Security Researcher
- Threat Hunter
- SOC Analyst
- Incident Response
- Detection Engineer
- Adversary Emulation/Red Team Operator
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How to Prepare for the PJMR Exam
In addition to the lifetime voucher and exam attempt, students who enroll in the PJMR certification will receive the following:
Lifetime access to over nine hours of training materials from the Practical Malware Analysis & Triage course on TCM Academy. The PJMR exam was built from the information and resources that you will find delivered in this course material, including:
- Safe Malware Handling
- Fundamentals of Malware Analysis
- Advanced Analysis Techniques
- Learn malware in multiple programming languages
- Centered on practical labs that bring malware samples to bear in a safe, controlled environment.
- Learn to handle malware safely and construct an isolated lab environment
- Learn the basics of malware analysis on samples designed to teach you the core analysis concepts
- Learn to use automated workflows and advanced analysis to extract key facts about real-world specimens
- Learn the keys to writing detection rules and triage reports to tell the world what you have learned
To view the full course curriculum, please visit our Academy page here: https://academy.tcm-sec.com/p/practical-malware-analysis-triage
How to Prepare for the PJMR Exam
In addition to the lifetime voucher and exam attempt, students who enroll in the PJMR certification will receive the following:
Lifetime access to over nine hours of training materials from the Practical Malware Analysis & Triage course on TCM Academy. The PJMR exam was built from the information and resources that you will find delivered in this course material, including:
- Safe Malware Handling
- Fundamentals of Malware Analysis
- Advanced Analysis Techniques
- Learn malware in multiple programming languages
- Centered on practical labs that bring malware samples to bear in a safe, controlled environment.
- Learn to handle malware safely and construct an isolated lab environment
- Learn the basics of malware analysis on samples designed to teach you the core analysis concepts
- Learn to use automated workflows and advanced analysis to extract key facts about real-world specimens
- Learn the keys to writing detection rules and triage reports to tell the world what you have learned
To view the full course curriculum, please visit our Academy page here: https://academy.tcm-sec.com/p/practical-malware-analysis-triage
All Students Receive
Lifetime Training
Receive lifetime access to video-led training that was developed to help guide you through a hands-on learning experience.
Realistic Exams
Our certification exams are designed to provide the student with a real-world test experience.
Free Retake
If for any reason you need to take the exam a second time, we include a free retake voucher. We don’t profit from your failures.
Industry Recognized
We are pleased to provide the most realistic and cost-effective cybersecurity certifications recognized by industry professionals and organizations.
Non-Invasive Experience
Complete the exam in the comfort of your own home without proctors or installed monitoring software.
Stable Environments
Get unlimited access to our stable student exam environments. Hosted safely for you in the cloud.
Unbeatable Support
We proudly offer 24/7/365 customer support with the additional benefit of access to our community Discord with over 50,000+ students.
Discounts
We happily provide military, veterans, students, teachers, and first responders with a 20% off coupon, valid on certification vouchers. Reach out to support@tcm-sec.com with proof to get your code.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a set-up malware analysis lab ahead of time to take this exam?
Who can take the PJMR?
What are some job roles that this exam prepares students for?
Does the certification expire?
Does my exam voucher expire?
Does my training expire?
Will I receive a digital certification?
How long is the exam?
You will have an additional two days to write a professional report and submit it to our team.
How difficult is the exam?
If you are a beginner, the exam will be very difficult and we strongly recommend that you purchase the associated training.
If you are a junior malware researcher, the exam will be difficult and may require additional training.
If you are a mid to senior-level malware analyst, researcher, or reverse engineer, the exam will be of moderate difficulty.
Is the provided training enough to pass the exam?
Do you offer any discounts?
We offer a 20% discount to current and former military as well as first responders (Police, EMTs, Firefighters, Nurses, Doctors, etc.), regardless of country. We also extend this discount to students.
Please email support@tcm-sec.com with proof of first responder status, such as a discharge form, ID, etc. and we will issue you a coupon code to use on purchase. If you are a student, please email us from a valid educational address or provide proof of current enrollment.
