What is the Practical Malware Research Professional (PMRP) Certification?
The Practical Malware Research Professional (PMRP) 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.
The Practical Malware Research Professional certification was formerly known as the Practical Junior Malware Researcher. As of November 2024, we have updated the names of our certifications to better align with job postings and hiring manager preferences. The exam itself has not changed, only the name! Read more on our blog.
How to Pass the PMRP 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 come with 12 months of access to the training materials the exam is based on. Access begins on the day the voucher is purchased. 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 Malware Research Professional Exam Format
Like all TCM Security certifications, the PMRP 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 (12 Months Access)
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
Prerequisites
Beginner IT Knowledge
Comfort in the Linux and Windows Command Line
Computer w/ 6GB of RAM and Capable of Running Virtual Machines
$499
Veterans, Active Military, First Responders, 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 Malware Research Professional Exam?
The PMRP is a professional-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 PMRP Exam
In addition to the lifetime voucher and exam attempt, students who enroll in the PMRP certification will receive the following:
12 months of access to over nine hours of training materials from the Practical Malware Analysis & Triage course. The PMRP 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 PMRP Exam
In addition to the lifetime voucher and exam attempt, students who enroll in the PMRP certification will receive the following:
12 months of access to over nine hours of training materials from the Practical Malware Analysis & Triage course. The PMRP 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 TCM Security Certifications Include:
Video Training
Receive 12 months of access to video-led training that was developed to provide 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 60,000+ 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 PMRP?
Any individual from any country is eligible to sit for the PMRP exam. Individuals under the age of 18 years old must submit a Parental Consent Form prior to purchasing the exam voucher.
What Happened to the PJMR?
The Practical Malware Research Professional certification was formerly known as the Practical Junior Malware Researcher. As of November 2024, we have updated the names of our certifications to better align with job postings and hiring manager preferences. The exam itself has not changed, only the name! Read more on our blog.
What are some job roles that this exam prepares students for?
Malware analysis is a critical skill in the cyber security field. It can be a stand alone job role in and of itself or supplement many different roles. The job roles include Malware Analyst, Malware Reverse Engineer, Security Researcher, Threat Hunter, SOC Analyst, Incident Response, Detection Engineer, and Adversary Emulation/Red Team Operator.
Does the certification expire?
No, the Practical Malware Research Professional certification does not expire at this time.
Does my exam voucher expire?
Does my training expire?
All certifications come with 12 months of training access starting from the purchase date.
Will I receive a digital certification?
How long is the exam?
The exam environment permits five full days to perform analysis on multiple samples, though you can complete the analysis ahead of time
You will have an additional two days to write a professional report and submit it to our team.
How difficult is the exam?
Everyone is different, however, we believe that:
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?
Yes. It was designed for student’s to pass the exam with the training. The training is designed for students from absolute beginner to moderate levels and will teach you the skills necessary to be successful as a malware analyst.
Do you offer any discounts?
Yes! We are veteran-owned and want to thank you for your service.
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 and educators.
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 or educator, please email us from a valid educational address or provide proof of current enrollment.
Is the exam proctored?
No. We do monitor network traffic in the exam environment and have detection mechanisms in place for cheating in the environment and the exam, but there will be no proctor or intrusive software to install on your machine.
