Posted: February 2nd, 2016

What are the advantages and disadvantage of a research department having their own malware database and methods of reverse engineering for research purposes.

What are the advantages and disadvantage of a research department having their own malware database and methods of reverse engineering for research purposes. For example one of the disadvantages is malware sample leak from the database which could damage the current system. To prevent this from happen the research department could use encryption method to prevent malware from accidental activation. ( please give for each disadvantage a solution to solve it or a recommendation ).