Introduction to Vulnerability Research

Vulnerability research in tech refers to the process of actively seeking and identifying security vulnerabilities in various software systems, hardware devices, networks, or protocols. It involves analyzing these systems for weaknesses that could potentially be exploited by attackers or malicious actors.

Vulnerability researchers, often known as security researchers or ethical hackers, utilize various techniques and methodologies to discover vulnerabilities. They may examine the source code, analyze network protocols, employ fuzzing techniques, or perform reverse engineering to understand the inner workings of a system. By probing and testing the system's security boundaries, they aim to identify flaws and weaknesses that could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other security breaches.

In this video, Elisa Costante, VP of Security Research at ‪@ForescoutTechnologies‬ delves into vulnerability research, what's involved and why.