A Custom Sandbox for Malware Threat Analysis to Safeguard Infrastructure

The issue of safeguarding critical infrastructure against malware attacks has become more of a concern with the growing complexity of cyber threats. The paper presents the design and development of a custom sandbox tailored for isolated malware threat analysis, specifically aimed at addressing the security needs of organizations. Unlike existing solutions, this paper proposes creating a dedicated sandbox for the Indian cybersecurity landscape, which currently lacks a homegrown platform for malware analysis. The sandbox enables both static as well as dynamic analysis and provides a controlled, virtualized environment to investigate malware details without compromising the integrity of the system. Virtualization and monitoring tools help sandbox to effectively isolate threats so that malware TTPs (Tactics, Techniques and Procedures) can be understood. This work is a foundational step toward indigenous cyber security solutions. It stands as an excellent chance of augmenting national resilience against all evolving malware threats.