Spring 2024 Capstone Project: By using a secure virtual environment consisting of networked virtual machines, research can be safely conducted on potentially malicious programs and known malware. The virtual environment allows for an isolated research space, protecting the host computer and encouraging experimentation. The use of Static analysis techniques to examine malicious code prior to execution and Dynamic analysis techniques during and after execution allows for a comprehensive understanding of the code’s functionality and impact on the victim’s machine. This project will thoroughly document how to implement a virtual environment and perform Basic Static and Dynamic analysis techniques, as well as interpreting the results.