Nullcon Berlin 2023 | Why I Write My Own Security Tooling & Why You Should Too! by James Forshaw

This talk explores the importance of writing custom domain-specific tooling in security research. The speaker shares insights on how developing personalized tools can enhance the understanding of various technologies and ultimately lead to the discovery of more significant vulnerabilities. Through examples from their Windows research career, the speaker highlights tools that have facilitated the identification of bugs that might have otherwise gone unnoticed. This session emphasizes the long-term benefits of tool development in becoming a more skilled researcher.