{"id":18476,"date":"2021-04-23T23:23:34","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T23:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/?p=18476"},"modified":"2023-09-01T16:20:59","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T16:20:59","slug":"sandboxing-advanced-malware-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/endpoint\/sandboxing-advanced-malware-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Sandboxing: Advanced Malware Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/products\/antivirus-software\/\">Antivirus protection<\/a> isn\u2019t enough to protect against today\u2019s advanced threats. To fill this gap and aid in the analysis, detection, and testing of malware, <em>sandboxing<\/em> is widely used to give organizations the setting, isolation, and security tools needed to preserve the integrity of the host network.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, sandboxes are now a fundamental part of an organization\u2019s cybersecurity architecture. We look at what a sandbox is, why sandboxing is important, and what to consider for implementation or purchase of sandbox software.<\/p>\n<p>While sandboxing can help isolate threats before they do damage, it&#8217;s best to harden devices to minimize those threats in the first place. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/link.technologyadvice.com\/r\/kolide-b2d-esp-sandboxing-advanced-malware-analysis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Kolide<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 this article&#8217;s sponsor \u2014 works with Okta to ensure that only secure devices can access company resources, guiding users to make their own fixes and updates. The end result is more secure devices and fewer threats to company resources without creating more work for IT.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/networks\/facts-about-sandbox-based-gateway-appliances\/\">3 Facts about Sandbox-based Gateway Appliances<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66d6cfbdce56e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66d6cfbdce56e\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/endpoint\/sandboxing-advanced-malware-analysis\/#What-is-a-sandbox\" title=\"What is a sandbox?\">What is a sandbox?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/endpoint\/sandboxing-advanced-malware-analysis\/#Why-should-you-use-sandboxing\" title=\"Why should you use sandboxing?\">Why should you use sandboxing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/endpoint\/sandboxing-advanced-malware-analysis\/#Sandbox-use-cases\" title=\"Sandbox use cases\">Sandbox use cases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/endpoint\/sandboxing-advanced-malware-analysis\/#Policy-control-for-sandboxing\" title=\"Policy control for sandboxing\">Policy control for sandboxing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/endpoint\/sandboxing-advanced-malware-analysis\/#Network-sandboxing-market\" title=\"Network sandboxing market\">Network sandboxing market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/endpoint\/sandboxing-advanced-malware-analysis\/#Sandboxing-Malwares-Worst-Enemy\" title=\"Sandboxing: Malware\u2019s Worst Enemy\">Sandboxing: Malware\u2019s Worst Enemy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-a-sandbox\"><\/span>What is a sandbox?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A sandbox is an isolated environment where users can safely test suspicious code without risk to the device or network. Another term used to describe a sandbox is an <em>automated malware analysis solution<\/em> and it is a widely employed method of threat and breach detection.<\/p>\n<p>Sandboxes most often come in the form of a software application, though, hardware alternatives do exist. Methods for implementation include third-party software, virtual machines, embedded software, or browser plug-ins. A number of computer manufacturers and cloud service providers have deployed sandboxes for regular use by clients.<\/p>\n<p>As cybersecurity vendors consolidate tools into comprehensive solutions for SMB and enterprise organizations of the future, sandboxing isn\u2019t missing the party. Naturally, some of the most reputable sandboxes today exist on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/endpoint\/antivirus-vs-epp-vs-edr\/\">endpoint and detection response<\/a> (EDR) platforms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/products\/edr-solutions\/\">Top Endpoint Detection &amp; Response (EDR) Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Sandbox Features<\/h3>\n<p>Sandbox solutions today are compared today by their set of features to aid advanced malware analysis. Most include common security tools like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Threat analysis<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Pre-filtering<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Time to detection<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Reporting<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Automation<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Roadmap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/networks\/vulnerability-scanning-tools\/\">2021\u2019s Best Vulnerability Scanning Tools<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Sandboxes vs. Virtual Machines (VMs)<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/networks\/cybersecurity-risk-management\/\">Virtual machines<\/a> (VMs) have been a critical development for advanced computing and often get mentioned as similar environments for anti-malware analysis and testing. The truth is the line grows thin, but there remains a critical difference.<\/p>\n<h4>VMs: Vulnerability to host<\/h4>\n<p>Virtual machines are computers that can be installed within a host computer system like any other application. This presents the starkest difference between VMs and sandboxes because virtual machines aren\u2019t inherently designed for malware analysis. Depending on the security features of the VM and hypervisor, a malicious program executed on a VM could communicate within the VM\u2019s OS and beyond to the host\u2019s hard disk.<\/p>\n<h4>Sandboxing: Designed to be isolated<\/h4>\n<p>Sandboxes, by comparison, are designed to be completely isolated from the host. As touched on, a sandbox should resemble a user\u2019s OS and applications, but only to bypass the malware\u2019s potential anti-analysis capabilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/networks\/how-vmi-can-improve-cloud-security\/\">How VMI Can Improve Cloud Security<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why-should-you-use-sandboxing\"><\/span>Why should you use sandboxing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sandboxing can detect the newest and most critical threats, foster collaboration, minimize risks, and facilitate IT governance.<\/p>\n<p>Malware isn\u2019t going away and even advanced monitoring and antivirus software can\u2019t always catch what a malicious program will do when executed. Antivirus software is notable for its ability to scan programs being transferred, downloaded, and stored. However, a general scan of a program\u2019s binary only tells so much. By processing programs in a sandbox environment, we fill the security gap that existing solutions miss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/threats\/malware-types\/\"> Types of Malware &amp; Best Malware Protection Practices<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Antivirus Coverage Isn\u2019t Enough<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/networks\/ways-malware-can-creep-into-your-system\/\">Malware<\/a> today is so advanced that security precautions taken just a few years ago won\u2019t be enough. One reason why sandboxing is a needed tool is because antivirus solutions proved to be ineffective against advanced malware strains.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the antivirus software, and the possibility of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/trends\/\">zero-day threat<\/a>, the malware can pass every scan and appear like any other file. Even in instances where the malware isn\u2019t executed by the user, the lingering presence could be a detriment to the device or network.<\/p>\n<h3>Anti-Analysis Features Grow<\/h3>\n<p>Advanced malware can now detect if it&#8217;s being analyzed in a sandbox environment. Luckily, this anti-analysis feature is resolvable by ensuring the sandbox environment resembles a typical computer system. This means configuring the sandbox to contain faux programs and files that won\u2019t be missed if corrupted in the process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/products\/threat-intelligence-platforms\/\">Advanced Threat Detection Buying Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sandbox-use-cases\"><\/span>Sandbox use cases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sandboxes are especially important to cybersecurity and software development. Sandboxing is a critical technique for analyzing the suspicious code of the world. Not testing software before downloading, executing, and deploying is a recipe for disaster. Generally, testing existing software from time to time to analyze potential changes is also a prudent decision.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Sandbox&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Development<\/td>\n<td>Simplest environment for testing implementations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Project integration<\/td>\n<td>Environment for collaboration between developers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Demo<\/td>\n<td>Environment for stakeholders to test the software<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Testing environment<\/td>\n<td>Simulates production environment and tests software<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Production environment<\/td>\n<td>The actual system where the program will be deployed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Policy-control-for-sandboxing\"><\/span>Policy control for sandboxing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When personnel rely on sandbox technology for security, collaboration, and more, there needs to be appropriate policies surrounding use. For their own sandbox environments, <a href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/blogs\/mt\/best-practices-creating-managing-sandbox-accounts-aws\/\">AWS<\/a> encourages organizations to cover five areas of usage:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Data classification<\/strong>: What data classifications are allowed in sandbox environments?<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Network connectivity<\/strong>: Can the sandbox connect with other network environments?<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Access control<\/strong>: Who has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/products\/best-iam-software\/\">access<\/a> to the sandbox environment?<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Tagging policy<\/strong>: Are you tagging resources for automated identification and allocation?<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Resource lifecycle policy<\/strong>: How long can a resource stay in a sandbox environment?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>When employed for cybersecurity, sandbox management is yet another segment of the organization that needs checks and balances. The risk of leaking the virus to the home network or placing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/endpoint\/how-to-protect-pii\/\">PII<\/a> in a sandbox by accident is too great to play loose.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Network-sandboxing-market\"><\/span>Network sandboxing market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketwatch.com\/press-release\/sandboxing-market-2021-global-forecast-to-2025-by-trends-product-type-future-growth-leading-key-players-demand-forecast-and-revenue-analysis-with-top-countries-data-2021-04-22#:~:text=In%202021%2C%20the%20market%20was,14.4%25%C3%82During%202021%2D2025.\">MarketWatch<\/a>, the global network sandbox market is expected to grow at CAGR of 14.4%, jumping from $2.97B in 2019 to near $5.1B by 2025. As malware adapts to more robust security, sandbox technology for anti-malware analysis will only become more important.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong>BigID Wins RSA Innovation Sandbox 2018 Contest<\/p>\n<h3>Sandbox Vendors<\/h3>\n<h4>Enterprise sandbox solutions<\/h4>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Vendor<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Product<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Established<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Crowdstrike<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdstrike.com\/endpoint-security-products\/falcon-sandbox-malware-analysis\/\">Falcon Sandbox<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2011<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FireEye<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fireeye.com\/products\/threats\/-analysis.html\">Malware Analysis<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2004<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fortinet<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortinet.com\/support\/support-services\/fortiguard-security-subscriptions\/advanced-malware-protection\">FortiSandbox Cloud<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>McAfee<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/enterprise\/en-us\/products\/advanced-threat-defense.html\">Advanced Threat Defense<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1987<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Palo Alto Networks<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paloaltonetworks.com\/products\/secure-the-network\/wildfire\">WildFire<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Proofpoint<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proofpoint.com\/au\/products\/advanced-threat-protection\/targeted-attack-protection\">Targeted Attack Prevention<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2002<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Trend Micro<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trendmicro.com\/en_us\/business\/products\/networks\/\/advanced-threat-protection\/analyzer.html\">Deep Discovery Analyzer<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1988<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Zscaler<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zscaler.com\/products\/sandboxing\">Cloud Sandbox<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong>10 Vendors Set to Innovate at RSA Conference 2019<\/p>\n<h4>Free sandbox solutions<\/h4>\n<p>There are also a number of free sandbox solutions that may not offer all the features and integration of an enterprise solution.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Avast Internet Security<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Cameyo<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Comodo Internet Security<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Evalaze<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Malwarebytes<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Sandboxie<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Shade Sandbox<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Time Freeze<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">VMWare or VirtualBox<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sandboxing-Malwares-Worst-Enemy\"><\/span>Sandboxing: Malware\u2019s Worst Enemy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cybersecurity is a constant cat-and-mouse game between threat actors attempting to break in and security staff and solutions ensuring they stay out. Over the years, identified malware and system vulnerabilities have informed the industry cybersecurity brain trust on how best to defend against future attacks, but how do we guard against advanced and unknown threats?<\/p>\n<p>There is no easy fix and a holistic approach to cybersecurity remains the most reliable path to staying protected\u2013including the use of a sandbox solution. Sandboxes offer the necessary tools and isolation to give suspicious programs the attention they deserve before deploying on the production environment. 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