What certifications do I need to become a Malware Analyst?

[Shade]

I've previously posted here on how to get started as a malware analyst, and wanted to say thanks on getting me started. How much do certifications help me in for my resume and which one(s) should I get? Will experience ultimately be better than a cert? And finally, when should I get certified? I'm currently a sophomore studying information assurance, should I wait until I graduate to get certified?

Sorry for the abundance of questions, and thanks for helping.

 

[Rolo]

Experience/certification aren't mutually exclusive. Get both, because the other guy may have both.

In addition to your own research, your school should have information to actually prep you for certification.

 

[Shade]

Thanks. What certifications do you recommend?

 

[Rolo]

No clue; I retired 5 years ago.

What kind of job do you want? Look at those jobs online to see what their requirements/desireds are. Hang out with (ISC)2 guys.

Your school should have job search/placement assistance also.

 

[Shade]

No clue; I retired 5 years ago.

What kind of job do you want? Look at those jobs online to see what their requirements/desireds are. Hang out with (ISC)2 guys.

Your school should have job search/placement assistance also.

I'd like to become a malware analyst and research/investigate malware and develop signatures for antivirus companies. I'll see if my advisor knows anything about that.

 

[Rolo]

Peruse the job requirements: http://www.indeed.com/q-Malware-Analyst-jobs.html

This guys says GREM: https://zeltser.com/malware-analyst-job-description/

For government/contractor IT work, DoD directive 8570: https://www.sans.org/media/dod8570/dod8570.pdf