Ghidra - Journey from Classified NSA Tool to Open Source

Explore the journey of Ghidra, the National Security Agency's software reverse engineering framework, from a classified tool to an open-source project in this Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the development process, capabilities, and public release of this game-changing tool. Gain insights from NSA experts Brian Knighton and Chris Delikat on Ghidra's features, including its project-based approach, front-end interface, and various components. Learn about the challenges and experiences of NSA researchers interacting with the open-source community and handling social media attention. Discover upcoming features, such as Android Dex support and bootloader binary analysis, and understand the impact of Ghidra's public release on the cybersecurity landscape.