A Critical Analysis of Different Malware Analysis 
Techniques and How They Can Be Incorporated into the 
Process of Cyber Kill Chain to Enhance the Overall 
Effectiveness

Kultar Singh

doi:https://doi.org/10.14445/22492615/IJPTT-V16I1P401

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Volume 16 | Issue 1 | Year 2026 | Article Id. IJPTT-V16I1P401 | DOI : https://doi.org/10.14445/22492615/IJPTT-V16I1P401

A Critical Analysis of Different Malware Analysis Techniques and How They Can Be Incorporated into the Process of Cyber Kill Chain to Enhance the Overall Effectiveness

Kultar Singh

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06 Feb 2026	12 Mar 2026	29 Mar 2026	13 Apr 2026

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Kultar Singh, "A Critical Analysis of Different Malware Analysis Techniques and How They Can Be Incorporated into the Process of Cyber Kill Chain to Enhance the Overall Effectiveness," International Journal of P2P Network Trends and Technology (IJPTT), vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 1-7, 2026. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22492615/IJPTT-V16I1P401

Abstract

In order to improve overall cybersecurity efficacy, this research study seeks to critically assess a variety of malware analysis methodologies and investigate how they might be integrated into the Cyber Kill Chain framework. This study examines both established and novel techniques for analyzing malware, evaluates their advantages and disadvantages, and suggests tactical points of integration for the Cyber Kill Chain. Organizations can strengthen their defenses against complex cyberattacks by combining these components.

Keywords

Cyber Security, Cyber Kill Chain, Analyzing Malware, Organization, Cyber Attack.

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