CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) — Question 8

A security analyst received a malicious binary file to analyze. Which of the following is the best technique to perform the analysis?

Answer options

• A. Code analysis
• B. Static analysis
• C. Reverse engineering
• D. Fuzzing

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Reverse engineering is the most suitable technique for analyzing a malicious binary because it allows the analyst to deconstruct the file and understand its behavior and functionality. While code analysis, static analysis, and fuzzing are valuable techniques, they may not provide the same level of insight into the inner workings of the binary as reverse engineering does.